Romans 8:12

“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 8:12

Therfore brethren, we are detters, not to the flesh, to liue after the flesh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh--
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh:
- American Standard Version (1901)

So then, my brothers, we are in debt, not to the flesh to be living in the way of the flesh:
- Basic English Bible

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to flesh;
- Darby Bible

Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh:
- English Revised Version

So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 8:12

Wesley's Notes for Romans 8:12


8:12 We are not debtors to the flesh - We ought not to follow it.



People's Bible Notes for Romans 8:12


Ro 8:12 Therefore. Seeing that we are to enjoy such glorious privileges in Christ. These are described in this section. We are debtors. Under obligation. Since the flesh, or carnal nature, is death, we are under no obligation to obey its dictates.

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