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For those who are after the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
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This verse presents two mutually exclusive life orientations. Commentators explain that being "after the flesh" describes an unregenerate person whose entire focus is on sinful self-gratification. Conversely, being "after the Spirit" means being born again and having one's life, thoughts, and affections directed by the Holy Spirit toward God's purposes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For they that are after the flesh. Those who are under the influence of the corrupt and sinful desires of the flesh ([Reference Galatians …
Do mind (φρονουσιν). Present active indicative of φρονεω, to think, to put the mind (φρην) on. See Mt 16:23;[Reference Romans 12:1…
19th Century
Anglican
Those who are . . .—Those who not only walk (direct their conduct) according to the promptings of the flesh, but …
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Baptist
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…
At this point Paul launches upon a fairly extended statement contrasting the terms “sinful nature” (lit., “flesh”) and “Spirit,” which he has used …
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they that are after the flesh By flesh is meant the corruption of nature; and they may be said to be "after" it,…
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. …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
