Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” New Living Translation For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet.” These—and other such commandments—are summed up in this one commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” English Standard Version For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,” and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Berean Standard Bible The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Berean Literal Bible For, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and if any other commandment, it is summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” King James Bible For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. New King James Version For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” New American Standard Bible For this, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” NASB 1995 For this, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” NASB 1977 For this, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Legacy Standard Bible For this, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET,” and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Amplified Bible The commandments, “YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, YOU SHALL NOT MURDER, YOU SHALL NOT STEAL, YOU SHALL NOT COVET,” and any other commandment are summed up in this statement: “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Berean Annotated Bible The commandments “Do not commit adultery, “Do not murder, “Do not steal, “Do not covet <Exo 20:13–17>,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love {Agapēseis} your neighbor as yourself <Lev 19:18>.” Christian Standard Bible The commandments, Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not covet; and any other commandment, are summed up by this commandment: Love your neighbor as yourself. Holman Christian Standard Bible The commandments: Do not commit adultery; do not murder; do not steal; do not covet; and whatever other commandment—all are summed up by this: Love your neighbor as yourself. American Standard Version For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Contemporary English Version In the Law there are many commands, such as, "Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others." But all of these are summed up in the command that says, "Love others as much as you love yourself." English Revised Version For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. GOD'S WORD® Translation The commandments, "Never commit adultery; never murder; never steal; never have wrong desires," and every other commandment are summed up in this statement: "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." Good News Translation The commandments, "Do not commit adultery; do not commit murder; do not steal; do not desire what belongs to someone else"--all these, and any others besides, are summed up in the one command, "Love your neighbor as you love yourself." International Standard Version For the commandments, "You must not commit adultery; you must not murder; you must not steal; you must not covet," and every other commandment are summed up in this statement: "You must love your neighbor as yourself." NET Bible For the commandments, "Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet," (and if there is any other commandment) are summed up in this, "Love your neighbor as yourself." New Heart English Bible For the commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not give false testimony," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, "You are to love your neighbor as yourself." Webster's Bible Translation For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there is any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Weymouth New Testament For the precepts, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," "Thou shalt do no murder," "Thou shalt not steal," "Thou shalt not covet," and all other precepts, are summed up in this one command, "Thou shalt love thy fellow man as much as thou lovest thyself." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” World English Bible For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor, “You will not commit adultery, You will not murder, You will not steal, You will not bear false testimony, You will not covet”; and if there is any other command, in this word it is summed up, in this: “You will love your neighbor as yourself”; Berean Literal Bible For, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and if any other commandment, it is summed up in this word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Young's Literal Translation for, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false testimony, Thou shalt not covet;' and if there is any other command, in this word it is summed up, in this: 'Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself;' Smith's Literal Translation For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal Thou shalt not bear false testimony, Thou shalt not covet; and if any other command in this word it is summed up, in it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet: and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Catholic Public Domain Version For example: You shall not commit adultery. You shall not kill. You shall not steal. You shall not speak false testimony. You shall not covet. And if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. New American Bible The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; you shall not kill; you shall not steal; you shall not covet,” and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this saying, [namely] “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” New Revised Standard Version The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet”; and any other commandment, are summed up in this word, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhich says, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet; and if there is any other commandment, it is fulfilled in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For this also that says, “You shall not commit adultery”, “You shall not murder”, “You shall not steal, “You shall not covet”, or if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in the saying: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor these commandments: You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not indulge evil desire; and if there is any other commandment, all are summed up in this saying, namely: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Godbey New Testament For, thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not murder, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not covet, and if there is any other commandment, it is fulfilled in this word, in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself with divine love. Haweis New Testament For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, even in this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Mace New Testament loves others hath fulfilled the law, for this, "thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not covet;" and whatever social precept there be, it is reduced to this single head, Weymouth New Testament For the precepts, "Thou shalt not commit adultery," "Thou shalt do no murder," "Thou shalt not steal," "Thou shalt not covet," and all other precepts, are summed up in this one command, "Thou shalt love thy fellow man as much as thou lovest thyself." Worrell New Testament For this, "You shall not commit adultery," "You shall not kill," "You shall not steal," "You shall not covet;" and, if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Worsley New Testament for this command, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet, and every other social precept, is summed up in this, namely, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Love Fulfills the Law8Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 10Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.… Cross References The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” Exodus 20:1-17 And God spoke all these words: / “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. … Deuteronomy 5:6-21 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. … Matthew 5:27-28 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ / But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. “Do not murder,” Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. Matthew 5:21-22 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ / But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. “Do not steal,” Exodus 20:15 You shall not steal. Ephesians 4:28 He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need. “Do not covet,” Exodus 20:17 You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or maidservant, or his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” Colossians 3:5 Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. and any other commandments, Deuteronomy 6:1-2 These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, / so that you and your children and grandchildren may fear the LORD your God all the days of your lives by keeping all His statutes and commandments that I give you, and so that your days may be prolonged. Ecclesiastes 12:13 When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man. are summed up in this one decree: Matthew 22:40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Matthew 22:39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ … Treasury of Scripture For this, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, You shall not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. For this. Exodus 20:12-17 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… Deuteronomy 5:16-21 Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… Matthew 19:18,19 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, … covet. Romans 7:7,8 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet… love. Leviticus 19:18,34 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD… Matthew 22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Mark 12:31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Jump to Previous Adultery Bear Briefly Command Commandment Commandments Commit Comprehended Covet Fellow Kill Love Murder Namely Neighbor Neighbour Steal Summed Testimony Whatever WitnessJump to Next Adultery Bear Briefly Command Commandment Commandments Commit Comprehended Covet Fellow Kill Love Murder Namely Neighbor Neighbour Steal Summed Testimony Whatever WitnessRomans 13 1. Subjection, and many other duties, we owe to the authorities.8. Love is the fulfillment of the law. 11. The acts of darkness are out of season in the time of the Gospel. The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” This phrase references the seventh commandment found in Exodus 20:14 and Deuteronomy 5:18. Adultery was considered a grave sin in ancient Israel, undermining the sanctity of marriage and family, which were foundational to societal stability. In the New Testament, Jesus expands on this commandment in Matthew 5:27-28, emphasizing that even lustful thoughts are equivalent to adultery, highlighting the importance of purity in both action and thought. “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Roman Church The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 3. The Ten Commandments Originally given to Moses on Mount Sinai, these commandments form the moral foundation of the Old Testament law. 4. Jesus Christ His teachings emphasized love as the fulfillment of the law, which Paul echoes in this passage. 5. The Great Commandment Jesus' teaching that the greatest commandment is to love God and the second is like it: to love your neighbor as yourself. Teaching Points The Fulfillment of the Law through LoveLove is the essence and fulfillment of the law. By loving others, we naturally adhere to the commandments. The Universality of Love The command to love your neighbor transcends cultural and historical boundaries, applying to all believers in every context. Practical Love in Action Loving your neighbor involves tangible actions that reflect the commandments, such as honesty, respect, and integrity. The Transformative Power of Love Genuine love has the power to transform relationships and communities, reflecting the love of Christ. Love as a Reflection of Christ’s Teachings By loving others, we mirror the teachings and life of Jesus, who exemplified perfect love. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Romans 13:9?2. How does Romans 13:9 summarize the commandments about loving your neighbor? 3. What practical steps can you take to "love your neighbor as yourself"? 4. How does Romans 13:9 connect with Jesus' teachings in Matthew 22:37-40? 5. Why is love considered the fulfillment of the law in Romans 13:9? 6. How can Romans 13:9 guide your interactions with others in daily life? 7. How does Romans 13:9 summarize the commandments? 8. Why does Romans 13:9 emphasize love as fulfilling the law? 9. What historical context influenced Romans 13:9's message? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 13? 11. Is it right to desire what others possess? 12. Are the Ten Commandments still relevant in the New Testament? 13. What insights does the Bible offer on hacking? 14. Is it right to desire what others possess? What Does Romans 13:9 Mean Do not commit adulteryAdultery violates the sanctity of marriage, a covenant God designed for lifelong faithfulness (Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4). In Jesus’ expansion, even lustful thoughts are adulterous (Matthew 5:27-28). When believers honor marriage—cherishing our spouse’s body, emotions, and reputation—we mirror Christ’s own covenant love for the church (Ephesians 5:25-32). Genuine neighbor-love protects the purity and peace of every home. Do not murder Life is sacred because humanity bears God’s image (Genesis 1:27). The command in Exodus 20:13 extends beyond physical murder; Jesus applies it to anger and contempt (Matthew 5:21-22). 1 John 3:15 warns that hatred is heart-level murder. Loving a neighbor means valuing every person’s life, seeking their wellbeing, and refusing bitterness or violence in word, thought, or deed. Do not steal Exodus 20:15 forbids taking what God has entrusted to another. Paul tells former thieves to “work…that he may share with the one in need” (Ephesians 4:28). Love transforms greedy grasping into generous giving (Acts 20:35). Respecting boundaries—whether money, time, ideas, or credit—shows we prize people above possessions. Do not covet Coveting (Exodus 20:17) breeds discontent and rivalry. Colossians 3:5 calls it idolatry because desires are shifted from God to created things. Love rejoices when others are blessed (Romans 12:15) and trusts God’s provision (Philippians 4:11-13). By celebrating a neighbor’s successes, we break free from envy’s grip. Any other commandments Paul’s phrase sweeps in every statute—from honoring parents to truthful speech (Exodus 20:12,16)—reminding us nothing is exempt from the law of love. Jesus taught that obedience to “the least of these commandments” (Matthew 5:19) flows from a heart aligned with God’s own character. Summed up in this one decree Jesus declared the entire Law and Prophets “hang on” love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40). Galatians 5:14 and James 2:8 echo that theme. The commands are not random rules but facets of a single jewel: love. When the Spirit pours God’s love into our hearts (Romans 5:5), we naturally fulfill what the written code requires. Love your neighbor as yourself Quoting Leviticus 19:18, Paul points to active, practical care: • Initiate good (Luke 10:30-37). • Speak truth graciously (Ephesians 4:15). • Bear burdens (Galatians 6:2). • Forgive as Christ forgave (Ephesians 4:32). Such love is the mark of genuine discipleship (John 13:34-35). It is not sentimentalism but self-giving action, measured by the standard we instinctively apply to our own needs. summary Romans 13:9 teaches that every prohibition and precept God gives regarding our relationships—with spouse, life, property, desires, words, and more—finds its fulfillment in one simple, profound mandate: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” When believers embrace God’s definition of love and rely on His Spirit, we keep the commandments not by grim duty but by joyful devotion, revealing Christ to a watching world. (9) Thou shalt not commit adultery.--It will be seen that in this arrangement the seventh commandment precedes the sixth. The same arrangement is found in Mark 10:19, Luke 18:20, and James 2:11. On the other hand, the ordinary arrangement appears in Matthew 19:18. There can be no doubt that St. Paul followed an order that was found in the copies of the LXX. that he was in the habit of using. The famous Codex Vaticanus still presents the same order in Deuteronomy 5:17. In Exodus 20:13-15 it places the seventh commandment, first, then the eighth, then the sixth. . . .Parallel Commentaries ... Greek The [commandments]τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. “Do not commit adultery,” μοιχεύσεις (moicheuseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3431: To commit adultery (of a man with a married woman, but also of a married man). From moichos; to commit adultery. “Do not murder,” φονεύσεις (phoneuseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 5407: To murder, kill. From phoneus; to be a murderer. “Do not steal,” κλέψεις (klepseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2813: To steal. A primary verb; to filch. “Do not covet,” ἐπιθυμήσεις (epithymēseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1937: To long for, covet, lust after, set the heart upon. From epi and thumos; to set the heart upon, i.e. Long for. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. any τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. other ἑτέρα (hetera) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. commandments, ἐντολή (entolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. are summed up ἀνακεφαλαιοῦται (anakephalaioutai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 346: To sum up, summarize, recapitulate, gather up in one. From ana and kephalaioo; to sum up. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. [one] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. decree: λόγῳ (logō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. “Love Ἀγαπήσεις (Agapēseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. neighbor πλησίον (plēsion) Adverb Strong's 4139: Near, nearby, a neighbor. Neuter of a derivative of pelas; close by; as noun, a neighbor, i.e. Fellow. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. yourself.” σεαυτόν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4572: Of yourself. Links Romans 13:9 NIVRomans 13:9 NLT Romans 13:9 ESV Romans 13:9 NASB Romans 13:9 KJV Romans 13:9 BibleApps.com Romans 13:9 Biblia Paralela Romans 13:9 Chinese Bible Romans 13:9 French Bible Romans 13:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Romans 13:9 For the commandments You shall not commit (Rom. Ro) |
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