Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Romans 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Romans 8:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 8:4
That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us (hina to dikaiōma tou nomou plērōthē en hēmin)—The hina clause indicates divine purpose: Christ's work aimed at producing practical righteousness in believers. Dikaiōma refers to the law's righteous requirement (singular), likely summarized in love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40; Romans 13:8-10). The passive voice plērōthē ("be fulfilled") indicates this is God's work in us, not our achievement through willpower.Who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit—This distinguishes two orientations: kata sarka (according to fles...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 8:4
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“walk by the Spirit”
“joy”
“to present you holy and without blemish and blameless before him”
“having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word”
“to God the Judge of all”
“and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy”
“for they are blameless.{TR adds before the throne of God}”
“won't his uncircumcision be accounted as circumcision?”
“now we are children of God”