unfoldingWord_en_tn/rom/13/11.md

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The night has advanced

"the present sinful time is almost over" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

the day has come near

"Christ will return soon" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

works of darkness

wicked deeds that people prefer to do at night, when no one can see them (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

let us put on the armor of light

"we should allow God to protect us by doing only those deeds we want people to see us doing" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)