Romans 8:9 cpdv — And you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if it is true that the Spirit of God lives within you. But if anyone d…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if it is true that the Spirit of God lives within you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him. "

— Romans 8:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 8 — Context

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For the prudence of the flesh is death. But the prudence of the spirit is life and peace.

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And the wisdom of the flesh is inimical to God. For it is not subject to the law of God, nor can it be.

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So those who are in the flesh are not able to please God.

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And you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if it is true that the Spirit of God lives within you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him.

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But if Christ is within you, then the body is indeed dead, concerning sin, but the spirit truly lives, because of justification.

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But if the Spirit of him who raised up Jesus from the dead lives within you, then he who raised up Jesus Christ from the dead shall also enliven your mortal bodies, by means of his Spirit living within you.

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Therefore, brothers, we are not debtors to the flesh, so as to live according to the flesh.

Romans 8:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 8:9 say?
Romans 8:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if it is true that the Spirit of God lives within you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him. ”
Where is Romans 8:9 in the Bible?
Romans 8:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 9.
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 8:9.
What translation should I read Romans 8:9 in?
Romans 8:9 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 8:9?
Romans 8:9 reads (CPDV): “And you are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if it is true that the Spirit of God lives within you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to him. ” 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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