Romans 8:13 bbe — For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the b…

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"For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life."

— Romans 8:13, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 8 — Context

And if Christ is in you, the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

But if the Spirit of him who made Jesus come again from the dead is in you, he who made Christ Jesus come again from the dead will in the same way, through his Spirit which is in you, give life to your bodies which now are under the power of death.

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

For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life.

And all those who are guided by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

For you did not get the spirit of servants again to put you in fear, but the spirit of sons was given to you, by which we say, Abba, Father.

The Spirit is witness with our spirit that we are children of God:

Romans 8:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 8:13 say?

Romans 8:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life.”

Where is Romans 8:13 in the Bible?

Romans 8:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 13.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 8:13.

What translation should I read Romans 8:13 in?

Romans 8:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Romans 8:13?

Romans 8:13 reads (BBE): “For if you go in the way of the flesh, death will come on you; but if by the Spirit you put to death the works of the body, you will have life.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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