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Romans 8:5 nasb — For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the…

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"For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit."

— Romans 8:5, NASB

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Romans 8 — Context

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For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.

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For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh,

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so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.

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For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

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For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,

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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,

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and those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

Romans 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 8:5 say?
Romans 8:5 in the NASB reads: “For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.”
Where is Romans 8:5 in the Bible?
Romans 8:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 5.
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 8:5.
What translation should I read Romans 8:5 in?
Romans 8:5 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 8:5?
Romans 8:5 reads (NASB): “For those who are according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.” 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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