Romans 8:7

“Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 8:7

Because the carnall minde is enmitie against God: for it is not subiect to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able {to do so,}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Because the mind of the flesh is opposite to God; it is not under the law of God, and is not able to be:
- Basic English Bible

because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:
- Darby Bible

Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can it be.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
- English Revised Version

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God's law, neither indeed can it be.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 8:7

Wesley's Notes for Romans 8:7


8:7 Enmity against God - His existence, power, and providence.



People's Bible Notes for Romans 8:7


Ro 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity to God. Is opposed to God's law, and demand for a righteous life. Hence, since it fights against God, it is under condemnation. He does not say that it is impossible for a wicked man to become good, but that it cannot be done while he retains a carnal mind. He must be converted first.

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