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Romans 8:12 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Romans 8:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 8 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore , brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.”
Romans 8:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 8:12
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh (ara oun, adelphoi, opheiletai esmen ou tē sarki tou kata sarka zēn)—The "therefore" draws ethical implications from theological truth (vv. 1-11). Opheiletai means "debtors," those under obligation. Paul's statement is rhetorically powerful: we are debtors, yes—but not to the flesh. The flesh has no legitimate claim; it brought only condemnation and death (vv. 6-8).The address adelphoi ("brethren") is warm, affirming shared family identity in Christ. The obligation believers have is to the Spirit (implied contrast),...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 8:12
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“how could we live in it any longer?”
“which you have from God? You are not your own”
“but for the will of God.”
“truly I am your servant. I am your servant”