Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

Löhe on Romans 13:14

Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 13:14 NIV) The apostolic admonition encourages the Christian to live constantly in the trusting faith and confidence, that our Lord Jesus Christ has forgiven us all our sins and that since … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:12

The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armour of light. (Rom 13:12 NIV) Whoever wears the amour of light, bears the weapons of God … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:13

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. (Rom 13:13 NIV) There might be some, who disagree with the apostle on these issues. He’s … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:12b

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness. (Rom 13:12 KJV) The apostle teaches us, how we should use the time aright and approach the last day appropriately. He … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:12

The night is far spent, the day is at hand. (Rom 13:12a KJV) The apostle calls paganism, heathenism and idolatry “night”. Everything that tries to fill our hearts and souls with something else than the living God and Father of … Continue reading

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Löhe on Romans 13:11

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. (Rom 13:11 KJV) Today is the start of Advent. It is reminding us: Take … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:10

On that day Jesus Christ, the Lord comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you. (2Th 1:10 NIV) Yes, … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:8-9

He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:7

And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. (2Th 1:7 KJV) The Lord is hidden from view right now. Still he’s going to reveal himself together … Continue reading

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Löhe on 2. Thessalonians 1:6

Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you… (2Th 1:6 KJV) To suffer for Christ’s sake is sure indication of God’s present and impeding judgements. If we go through such sufferings, they … Continue reading

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