Romans 8:14
12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
16 The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
- KJV
- For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
- WEB
- For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.
- ASV
- For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
- DARBY
- for as many as are led by [the] Spirit of God, *these* are sons of God.
- BLB
- For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
- ÅB
- For alle som drives av Guds Ånd, de er Guds barn.
- OTB
- For alle som ledes av Guds Ånd er Guds barn.
- B1930
- For så mange som drives av Guds Ånd, de er Guds barn.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Galatians 5:18
But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
Read in contextJohn 1:12
But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God—
Read in contextGalatians 3:26
You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.
Read in contextGalatians 5:16
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Read in contextPsalms 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
Read in contextRevelation 21:7
The one who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he will be My son.
Read in contextGalatians 5:22–25
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Read in contextRomans 8:16–17
The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.
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