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Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a put on christ that is practiced in ordinary routines in Romans 13:14—consider "put" and "lord". Practice put on christ in prayers we actually pray—make holiness concrete.

Context

In Romans (Epistle/Letter), developing put on christ. Read in Romans 13, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “put” alongside “lord”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Modern scholarship on Romans sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. This verse leans into apostolic community. Themes unfold from greeting to transformed life through a careful argument.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46