Romans 8:7

“Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 8:7

Because the carnall minde is enmitie against God: for it is not subiect to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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,}
- New American Standard Version (1995)

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
- American Standard Version (1901)

Because the mind of the flesh is opposite to God; it is not under the law of God, and is not able to be:
- Basic English Bible

Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:
- Darby Bible

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- Webster's Bible

Abandonment to earthly things is a state of enmity to God. Such a mind does not submit to God's Law, and indeed cannot do so.
- Weymouth Bible

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God's law, neither indeed can it be.
- World English Bible

For the wisdom of the fleisch is enemye to God; for it is not suget to the lawe of God, for nether it may.
- Wycliffe Bible

because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 8:7

Wesley's Notes for Romans 8:7


8:7 Enmity against God - His existence, power, and providence.



People's Bible Notes for Romans 8:7


Ro 8:7 Because the carnal mind [is] enmity to God. Is opposed to God's law, and demand for a righteous life. Hence, since it fights against God, it is under condemnation. He does not say that it is impossible for a wicked man to become good, but that it cannot be done while he retains a carnal mind. He must be converted first.

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