A.T. Robertson Commentary Romans 13:14

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 13:14

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 13:14

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to [fulfil] the lusts [thereof]." — Romans 13:14 (ASV)

But ye on (ενδυσασθε). The same metaphor as in verse 12. The Lord Jesus Christ is the garment that we all need. See Ga 3:27 with baptism as the symbol.

Provision (προνοιαν). Old word for forethought (from προνοος). In N.T. only here and Ac 24:2.

For the flesh (της σαρκος). Objective genitive.

To fulfil the lusts thereof (εις επιθυμιας). "For lusts." No verb.