Bible Strands
Romans 8:6
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul, mid-argument to the Roman church, contrasting the orientation of the flesh against the Spirit (vv. 5–13).
The words — φρόνημα (phronēma) is not a neutral "mind" but a settled disposition or orientation; the Greek also omits the copula, leaving the predicate bare.
The thread — The same binary runs through Galatians 6:8 (sowing to flesh vs. Spirit) and Romans 8:7, 13 (hostility to God; death vs. life).
Why it lands — The verse does not describe a mood but a direction, and the reader must name which one governs them.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Cross-references
- Galatians 6:8 The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
- Romans 8:7 because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
- Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
- Romans 13:14 Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh.
- Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- James 1:14 But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Romans 6:21 What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death.
- John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.