Romans 8:7
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Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Romans 8:7
- 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
View Wesley's Notes for Romans 8:7
8:7 Enmity against God - His existence, power, and providence.
View 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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