Romans
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8
Romans 13:8 (KJV) speaks to love for others, debt, and obedience — 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
“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“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.”
Leviticus 19:18“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39
Common questions
What does Romans 13:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 13:8 reads: "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." The verse speaks to love for others, debt, and obedience. 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 13:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law." is Romans 13:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 13.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 13:8?
Verses that sit beside Romans 13:8 include Romans 13:10, Leviticus 19:18, and Mark 12:31. Reading them alongside Romans 13:8 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Romans 13:8?
Read Romans 13:8 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.