Romans
“The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.”
Romans 13:12
Romans 13:12 (KJV) speaks to hope, new beginnings, and victory over sin — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.”
Proverbs 10:28“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”
Isaiah 60:1“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.”
Psalms 37:37“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Isaiah 9:2
Common questions
What does Romans 13:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 13:12 reads: "The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light." The verse speaks to hope, new beginnings, and victory over sin. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 13 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 13:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light." is Romans 13:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 13:12?
Verses that sit beside Romans 13:12 include Isaiah 64:4, Proverbs 10:28, and Isaiah 60:1. Reading them alongside Romans 13:12 deepens the theme of hope.
How can I pray with Romans 13:12?
Read Romans 13:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.