Romans 13:9 meaning and explanation

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.”

Romans 13:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul writes to the Christians in Rome, urging them to owe nothing except love. Here he quotes several of the Ten Commandments and then reaches back to Leviticus 19:18, "Love your neighbor as yourself," to show that love sums up the whole law.

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