Interpretation of the Bible / Romans 13:10

The author, the Apostle Paul, wrote this letter to Christians in Rome around 56 CE. At that time, the Church was made up primarily of Jews who had converted to Christianity and Gentiles who were joining the divine faith. However, there were conflicts between the two communities, and Paul wanted to teach them the importance of unity and how to apply the principles of the Gospel in their daily lives.

Love does not wicked your neighbor

In Romans 13:10, Paul refers to the first commandment of the Law: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). While the Law is important and God-given, keeping the Law is not only based on following the rules it sets, but also on loving God and your neighbor.

Paul reminds us that love is the foundation of every just and good law, and that if our behavior is motivated by love, we will never harm our neighbor.

Love as a form of keeping the Law

When we speak of love as a form of keeping the Law, we are not speaking of superficial or conditional love, but of the love that comes from God and His grace. This love not only frees us from sin, but also enables us to love others as God loves us. It is important for us Christians to understand that our ability to love does not come from ourselves, but from God and His Spirit who dwells within us.