Our Debt and the Dawn

Having spoken over specific instructions about love, that we should love our brethren, our enemies, and ourselves, and even speaking about a particular kind of love shown in obeying authorities, Paul turn to summarize why it is that we love the way we do: we are debtors in love to those around us. This high calling is difficult, so Paul likewise gives us encouragement in the trial, as he reminds us the dawn is near.