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For he that soweth unto his own flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth unto the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap eternal life.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Corruption (φθοραν). For this old word from φθειρω, see on 1 Corinthians 15:42. The precise meaning turns on the conte…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For he that soweth to his flesh. This refers to one who makes provision for the indulgence of fleshly appetites and passions. (See Barnes …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He that soweth to his flesh.—The seed sown is a man’s actions here on earth. If the object of those actions is merely sel…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Be not deceived: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh re…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The principle of sowing and reaping is especially true of Christian living. Those who spend their money on what gratifies their fleshly nature will…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For he that soweth to his flesh. Having stated the general sentiment, he now divides it into parts. To sow to the flesh is to loo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he that soweth to his flesh
Not that taking due care of a man's body, seeking the preservation of its health, pr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show and profess it. They may deceive others, yet they deceive themselves …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After showing how those who are greater should act toward those below them, and how equals should act toward equals, the Apostle now shows how thos…

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