Romans 8:8
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“So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.”Romans 8:8
What Does Romans 8:8 Mean?
Romans 8:8 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 8, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Romans 8:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 3:5“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”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.”Hebrews 11:5“By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”Romans 7:5“For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”Isaiah 53:10“Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.”John 3:3“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”Hebrews 13:21“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.”Job 14:4“Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? not one.”1 John 3:22“And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”John 8:29“And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.”1 Corinthians 7:32“But I would have you without carefulness. He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord, how he may please the Lord:”1 Thessalonians 4:1“Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.”Matthew 3:17“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”Philippians 4:18“But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.”Colossians 3:20“Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.”Hebrews 13:16“But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
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