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For they that are after the flesh mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Do mind (φρονουσιν). Present active indicative of φρονεω, to think, to put the mind (φρην) on. See Mt 16:23;[Reference Romans 12:1…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For they that are after the flesh. Those who are under the influence of the corrupt and sinful desires of the flesh ([Reference Galatians …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Those who are . . .—Those who not only walk (direct their conduct) according to the promptings of the flesh, but …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Condemned sin in the flesh: that the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

At this point Paul launches upon a fairly extended statement contrasting the terms “sinful nature” (lit., “flesh”) and “Spirit,” which he has used …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For they who are after the flesh, etc. He introduces this difference between the flesh and the Spirit not only to confirm, by an argument …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For they that are after the flesh
By flesh is meant the corruption of nature; and they may be said to be "after" it,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Believers may be chastened by the Lord, but will not be condemned with the world. By their union with Christ through faith, they are thus secured. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After showing that we are freed from sin and the law through Christ’s grace, the Apostle now shows that through the same grace we are fre…

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