Romans 8
Life in the Spirit
1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. References Christ: Romans 8:34, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:13, Philippians 3:9. References Jesus: Romans 5:1, 1 Corinthians 1:30. Spirit: Romans 8:14. Parallel theme: Isaiah 54:17, John 5:24, 15:4 +5
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: Word: Romans 3:20, Acts 13:39, Galatians 3:13, 3:21. Sin: Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24. Parallel theme: Romans 8:32, Hebrews 2:14, 10:14 +5
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
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. Spirit: Romans 8:9, John 3:6, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 5:9. Parallel theme: Mark 8:33, 1 Corinthians 15:48, 2 Corinthians 10:3, 2 Peter 2:10 +3
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Spirit: Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:22, 6:8. Peace: John 14:27. Parallel theme: Romans 6:21, 6:23, 7:5, 8:7, 13:14, John 14:6 +5
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. References God: Romans 1:28, 5:10, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Timothy 3:4, James 4:4. Word: Romans 7:22, 8:4, Hebrews 8:10. Parallel theme: John 7:7, Colossians 1:21 +5
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally..
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. References Christ: Galatians 5:24. Spirit: Romans 8:2, 8:11, John 14:17, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, Galatians 4:6, Ephesians 1:13, 2:22, 2 Timothy 1:14 +5
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. Resurrection: John 5:21, Acts 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 2 Corinthians 4:14. References Jesus: 2 Corinthians 4:11. References Christ: Ephesians 2:5. Spirit: Romans 8:2, 8:9, Ezekiel 37:14. Parallel theme: Philippians 3:21 +5
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 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. Spirit: Galatians 6:8, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Peter 1:22. Parallel theme: Romans 6:21, 7:5, 1 Corinthians 9:27, Galatians 5:24, Ephesians 4:22, Titus 2:12, 1 Peter 2:11 +5
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Spirit: Romans 8:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Timothy 1:7. Parallel theme: Isaiah 56:5, Jeremiah 3:19, Mark 14:36, Luke 11:2, Ephesians 1:5, Hebrews 2:15, 1 John 4:18 +5
16 The SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Future Glory
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Glory: Colossians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 2:14, 1 Peter 4:13, 5:1. Parallel theme: Acts 20:24, Hebrews 11:35, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 John 3:2 +3
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References God: Acts 3:21, 1 John 3:2. Parallel theme: Romans 8:23, Isaiah 65:17, Philippians 1:20
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. References God: Acts 3:21. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 3:13
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoptionAdoption: υἱοθεσία (Huiothesia). The Greek huiothesia (υἱοθεσία) means adoption as sons—full legal standing as heirs. Believers receive 'the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father' (Romans 8:15), becoming co-heirs with Christ., to wit, the redemption of our body. Redemption: Luke 21:28, Ephesians 1:14, 4:30. Spirit: Galatians 5:5. Parallel theme: Romans 7:24, 8:19, Luke 20:36, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:28, 1 John 3:2 +5
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? Salvation: 1 Thessalonians 5:8. Hope: Romans 5:2, 12:12, 15:13, Colossians 1:27, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3, 1:21. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 4:18, 5:7 +5
25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
26 Likewise the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally..
God's Love in Christ Jesus
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Righteousness: 1 Corinthians 6:11. Glory: John 17:22. Parallel theme: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:5, 1:11, Hebrews 9:15, 1 Peter 2:9, 3:9, 2 Peter 1:10, Revelation 17:14 +5
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Parallel theme: Romans 4:25, 6:23, 8:28, Psalms 84:11, Isaiah 53:10, Matthew 3:17, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:10 +5
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? References Christ: Romans 8:17. Love: Romans 8:39, Jeremiah 31:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 103:17, John 10:28, 16:33, Acts 14:22, 1 Corinthians 4:11, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Timothy 1:12 +5
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Parallel theme: Psalms 44:22, Isaiah 53:7, Jeremiah 11:19, 12:3, 51:40, John 16:2, Acts 8:32, 20:24, 1 Corinthians 4:9, 15:30 +5
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. References Lord: Isaiah 24:21. Love: Romans 5:8, 8:35, John 3:16, 16:27, 17:26, Ephesians 1:4, 1 John 4:16, 4:19. Parallel theme: Psalms 64:6 +5