Romans 8:12

Modern

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

Traditional

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

Literal

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.

Latin

Ergo fratres, debitores sumus non carni, ut secundum carnem vivamus.

Greek

English

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 6:2–15
Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?
1 Corinthians 6:19–20
Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;
1 Peter 4:2–3
Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God.
Psalm 116:16
Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds.