Romans 13:14
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Cross-references
In Romans 13:12, the same 'put on' imagery appears with armor of light — both call believers to clothe themselves for the coming day.
Romans 8:13 contrasts living by the flesh (death) with putting to death deeds by the Spirit — directly related to not fulfilling fleshly lusts.
Romans 8:12 declares we are not debtors to the flesh — reinforcing the command to make no provision for its lusts.
Romans 12:2 calls for non-conformity to the world and mind renewal—closely linked to putting on Christ and rejecting fleshly provision.
Romans 8:29 reveals that being conformed to Christ's image is God's predestined goal—the purpose behind 'put on the Lord Jesus Christ.'
Romans 8:6 contrasts flesh and Spirit—showing the stakes behind the command to put on Christ and avoid fleshly provision.
Romans 7:18 explains that nothing good dwells in the flesh—the reason Paul commands making no provision for it.
Romans 6:12 commands not letting sin reign in your body—directly parallel to not making provision for the flesh.
Romans 6:4 grounds the command to put on Christ in our baptism into His death and resurrection—walking in newness of life.
Galatians 3:27 uses the same 'put on Christ' phrase, linking baptism to identity — here applied to daily conduct.
Galatians 5:16 says walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify fleshly desires — virtually identical to making no provision for the flesh.
Galatians 5:24 says those in Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions — the same outcome as putting on Christ and denying fleshly desires.
Colossians 3:10-12 expands the 'put on' metaphor to specific virtues — showing how putting on Christ transforms character.
1 Peter 2:11 similarly urges abstaining from fleshly passions that war against the soul, echoing the command to make no provision for the flesh.
1 John 2:15-17 warns against loving the world and its fleshly desires, which pass away, reinforcing the call to avoid gratifying the flesh.
1 John 2:16 lists desires of the flesh as part of the world — expanding on what 'gratifying the flesh' entails and why it must be renounced.
In Galatians 4:19, Paul desires Christ formed in believers — a different metaphor (internal formation) for the same reality as putting on Christ.
Ephesians 2:3 describes the former life of fleshly passions and being children of wrath — the very condition believers renounce when they put on Christ.
Ephesians 6:11 uses the same verb 'put on' for armor of God — both passages urge active appropriation of spiritual resources for holy living.
Luke 15:22 shows the father clothing the prodigal with a robe—a picture of being covered with grace, mirroring the imagery of putting on Christ.
Luke 15:13 depicts the prodigal son squandering his inheritance in reckless living—a vivid example of making provision for the flesh.
Matthew 22:11 shows the necessity of the wedding garment — Paul urges believers to put on Christ, the only true garment for the feast.
Isaiah 61:10 rejoices in being clothed with salvation and righteousness — Paul calls believers to actively put on Christ, that salvation.
Psalm 132:9 prays for priests to be clothed with righteousness — Paul calls believers to put on Christ, the source of that righteousness.
2 Corinthians 3:18 describes being transformed into Christ's image — a parallel to putting on Christ, but focuses on progressive transformation rather than an act of clothing.
Galatians 5:17 explains the inner conflict between flesh and Spirit — the reason for the command to put on Christ and avoid fleshly lusts.
Ephesians 4:24 speaks of putting on the new self — parallel imagery of clothing oneself with righteousness in Christ.
Job 29:14 uses the same 'put on' metaphor for righteousness and justice — Paul applies it to clothing oneself with Christ.
Numbers 11:4 shows Israel craving meat — an example of fleshly desire that Romans warns against making provision for.
Luke 12:40 urges readiness for Christ's coming—echoing the call to put on Christ and be prepared.
Galatians 6:8 contrasts sowing to the flesh versus the Spirit — reinforcing the choice between fleshly desires and spiritual life that underlies Romans 13:14.
1 Peter 5:5 calls believers to clothe themselves with humility — a specific virtue that exemplifies putting on Christ's character.
Judges 6:34 says the Spirit of the Lord 'clothed' Gideon — a clothing metaphor for divine empowerment similar to putting on Christ.
Proverbs 31:25 says strength and dignity clothe the virtuous woman — a similar clothing metaphor for character, here focused on Christ.