Romans 8:5

Translations

Modern

Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Traditional

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Literal

For those being according to the flesh mind the things of the flesh, but those according to the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Latin

Qui enim secundum carnem sunt, quæ carnis sunt, sapiunt: qui vero secundum spiritum sunt, quæ sunt spiritus, sentiunt.

Original

Greek

English

Those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh; but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.

Notes

Romans 8:5

set their minds on the things of the flesh: This phrase refers to a person's overall intentions, not just their thoughts (see also 12:3; 15:5; Philippians 2:2, 5).

Theme notes and profiles

Adam and Eve Paul (Saul) Circumcision Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Holiness by Relationship The Law and the Spirit The Old Realm and the New The Promise of New Life The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant

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