in order that the righteous requirement(A) of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.(B)

Read full chapter

14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,(A) and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.[a](B)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Romans 13:14 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.

24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh(A) with its passions and desires.(B) 25 Since we live by the Spirit,(C) let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited,(D) provoking and envying each other.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends