Romans 8:5
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 8
“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”Romans 8:5
What Does Romans 8:5 Mean?
Romans 8:5 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 8:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 2:14“But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”Galatians 5:19“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”John 3:6“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”Colossians 3:1“If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.”1 Corinthians 2:12“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.”Romans 8:6“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”Matthew 16:23“But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.”Galatians 5:17“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.”Philippians 3:18“(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:”Romans 8:9“But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.”Psalms 84:10“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.”Mark 8:33“But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.”Philippians 3:19“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)”Romans 8:12“Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.”Matthew 6:6“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.”2 Corinthians 10:3“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:”Luke 16:13“No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”2 Peter 2:10“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”Ephesians 5:9“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
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