Romans 13:12

God's Word

The night is almost over, and the day is near. So we should get rid of the things that belong to the dark and take up the weapons that belong to the light.

Cross References

Song of Solomon 2:17

When the day brings a cooling breeze and the shadows flee, turn around, my beloved. Run like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains that separate us!

Isaiah 2:20

On that day people will throw to the moles and the bats the silver and gold idols that they made for themselves to worship.

Isaiah 30:22

Then you will dishonor your silver-plated idols and your gold-covered statues. You will throw them away like clothing ruined by stains. You will say to them, “Get out!”

Romans 13:14

Instead, live like the Lord Jesus Christ did, and forget about satisfying the desires of your corrupt nature.

1 Corinthians 10:11

These things happened to make them an example for others. These things were written down as a warning for us who are living in the closing days of history.

1 Corinthians 7:29

This is what I mean, brothers and sisters: The time has been shortened. While it lasts, those who are married should live as though they were not.

2 Corinthians 10:4

The weapons we use in our fight are not made by humans. Rather, they are powerful weapons from God. With them we destroy people’s defenses, that is, their arguments

2 Corinthians 6:7

truthfulness, and the presence of God’s power. We demonstrate that we are God’s servants

Ephesians 4:22

You were taught to change the way you were living. The person you used to be will ruin you through desires that deceive you.

Ephesians 5:11

Have nothing to do with the useless works that darkness produces. Instead, expose them for what they are.

Ephesians 5:8

Once you lived in the dark, but now the Lord has filled you with light. Live as children who have light.

Hebrews 10:25

We should not stop gathering together with other believers, as some of you are doing. Instead, we must continue to encourage each other even more as we see the day of the Lord coming.

Hebrews 12:1

Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.

James 1:21

So get rid of all immoral behavior and all the wicked things you do. Humbly accept the word that God has placed in you. This word can save you.

James 5:8

You, too, must be patient. Don’t give up hope. The Lord will soon be here.

1 Peter 2:1

So get rid of every kind of evil, every kind of deception, hypocrisy, jealousy, and every kind of slander.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.

2 Peter 3:11

All these things will be destroyed in this way. So think of the kind of holy and godly lives you must live

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act.

1 John 2:18

Children, it’s the end of time. You’ve heard that an antichrist is coming. Certainly, many antichrists are already here. That’s how we know it’s the end of time.

Revelation 1:3

Blessed is the one who reads, as well as those who hear the words of this prophecy and pay attention to what is written in it because the time is near.

Revelation 22:10

Then the angel said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy in this book because the time is near.