Romans 13:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light.
World English Bible (WEB)
The night{G3571} is far spent{G4298}{(G5656)},{G1161} the day{G2250} is at hand{G1448}{(G5758)}: let us{G659} therefore{G3767} cast off{G659}{(G5643)} the works{G2041} of darkness{G4655}, and{G2532} let us put on{G1746}{(G5672)} the armour{G3696} of light{G5457}.
KJV with Strongs
(12) The night advances but the day is near! Therefore let's throw away works of darkness and put on the armour of light.
The F.O.G
[12] The night of this present age is nearly over; the day of the Lord's return is approaching. So let's strip off the deeds of darkness like dirty clothes and put on the armor of light.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
the night did advance, and the day came nigh; let us lay aside, therefore, the works of the darkness, and let us put on the armour of the light;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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