Romans 8:5New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— 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.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— 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.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For they that are according to the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh: but they that are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, they who according to flesh have their being, the things of the flesh do prefer, but, they according to the spirit, the things of the spirit;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— For those who are according to the flesh, the things of the flesh do mind; and those according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For they that are according to the flesh mind the things that are of the flesh: but they that are according to the spirit mind the things that are of the spirit.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For they that are after the flesh, sauour the things of the flesh: but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For they that are after the flesh, doe minde the things of the flesh: but they that are after the spirit, the things of the spirit.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For they who are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they who are after the Spirit mind the things of the Spirit.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For they who are in the flesh, of that flesh are mindful; and they who are of the Spirit, of that Spirit are mindful.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For they who are in the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh: and they who are of the Spirit, do mind the things of the Spirit. |
For
1063 {1063} Primeγάρgar{gar}
A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).
they that are
5607 {5607} Primeὤνon{oan}
The feminine, the neuter and the present participle of G1510; being.
z5752 <5752> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799) Mood - Participle (See G5796) Count - 186
after
2596 {2596} Primeκατάkata{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
the flesh
4561 {4561} Primeσάρξsarx{sarx}
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).
do mind
5426 {5426} Primeφρονέωphroneo{fron-eh'-o}
From G5424; to exercise the mind, that is, entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain direction); intensively to interest oneself in (with concern or obedience).
z5719 <5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Active (See G5784) Mood - Indicative (See G5791) Count - 3019
the things
3588 {3588} Primeὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
of the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
flesh;
4561 {4561} Primeσάρξsarx{sarx}
Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).
but
1161 {1161} Primeδέde{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
they
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
that are after
2596 {2596} Primeκατάkata{kat-ah'}
A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).
the Spirit
4151 {4151} Primeπνεῦμαpneuma{pnyoo'-mah}
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath ( blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy spirit.
the things
3588 {3588} Primeὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
of the
x3588 (3588) Complementὁho{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
Spirit.
4151 {4151} Primeπνεῦμαpneuma{pnyoo'-mah}
From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath ( blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy spirit. |
Romans 8:5
_ _ For they that are after the flesh — that is, under the influence of the fleshly principle.
_ _ do mind — give their attention to (Philippians 3:19).
_ _ the things of the flesh, etc. — Men must be under the predominating influence of one or other of these two principles, and, according as the one or the other has the mastery, will be the complexion of their life, the character of their actions. |
Romans 8:5
They that are after the flesh — Who remain under the guidance of corrupt nature. Mind the things of the flesh — Have their thoughts and affections fixed on such things as gratify corrupt nature; namely, on things visible and temporal; on things of the earth, on pleasure, (of sense or imagination,) praise, or riches. But they who are after the Spirit — Who are under his guidance. Mind the things of the Spirit — Think of, relish, love things invisible, eternal; the things which the Spirit hath revealed, which he works in us, moves us to, and promises to give us. |
Romans 8:5
(6) For they that are after the (m) flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
(6) A reason why walking after the flesh does not agree to those who are grafted into Christ, but to walk after the Spirit agrees and is proper for them: because, he says, those who are after the flesh savour the things of the flesh, but those who are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
(m) They that live as the flesh leads them. |
- For they:
Romans 8:12-13 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. ... For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
1 Corinthians 15:48 As [is] the earthy, such [are] they also that are earthy: and as [is] the heavenly, such [are] they also that are heavenly.
2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
2 Peter 2:10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous [are they], selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.
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- mind:
Romans 8:6-7 For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace. ... Because the carnal mind [is] enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Mark 8:33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Philippians 3:18-19 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] the enemies of the cross of Christ: ... Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
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- of the Spirit:
Romans 8:9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know [them], because they are spiritually discerned.
Galatians 5:22-25 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, ... If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Ephesians 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Colossians 3:1-3 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. ... For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
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