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Romans 8:6

PeaceThe Holy SpiritDeath and lossEternal life

4 so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

5 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.

The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

8 Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

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BSB
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
KJV
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
WEB
For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;
ASV
For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace:
DARBY
For the mind of the flesh [is] death; but the mind of the Spirit life and peace.
BLB
For the mind of the flesh [is] death, but the mind of the Spirit [is] life and peace,
ÅB
For det kjøttet vil, er død, men det Ånden vil, er liv og fred.
OTB
For kjødelig sinn er død, men åndelig sinn er liv og fred.
B1930
For kjødets attrå er død, men Åndens attrå er liv og fred,

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Cross references

  • Galatians 6:8

    The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

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  • Romans 8:7

    because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

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  • Romans 8:13

    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.

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  • Romans 13:14

    Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.

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  • Romans 6:23

    For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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  • James 1:14–15

    But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

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  • John 14:27

    Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

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  • Galatians 5:22

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

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