Romans 8:5

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Romans 8:5

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
For those who are in agreement with the flesh are mindful of the things of the flesh. But those who are in agreement with the spirit are mindful of the things of the spirit.
ERV
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.
NHEB
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
SMT
For they being according to the flesh mind things of the flesh; and they according to the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

Commentary for Romans 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 8:5
Summary
Bodily focus pursues bodily concerns; spiritual focus pursues spirituality.
Event
Describing orientation's natural consequences
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching