Romans 13:8

God's Word

Pay your debts as they come due. However, one debt you can never finish paying is the debt of love that you owe each other. The one who loves another person has fulfilled Moses’ Teachings.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

“Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is ⌞the meaning of⌟ Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.

John 13:34

“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.

Romans 13:10

Love never does anything that is harmful to a neighbor. Therefore, love fulfills Moses’ Teachings.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

Galatians 5:14

All of Moses’ Teachings are summarized in a single statement, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

Colossians 3:14

Above all, be loving. This ties everything together perfectly.

1 Timothy 1:5

My goal in giving you this order is for love to flow from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

James 2:8

You are doing right if you obey this law from the highest authority: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

1 John 3:10

This is the way God’s children are distinguished from the devil’s children. Everyone who doesn’t do what is right or love other believers isn’t God’s child.