Romans 8:6

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For the mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} to be{G5427} carnally{G4561} minded{G5427} is death{G2288}; but{G1161} to be{G5427} spiritually{G4151} minded{G5427} is life{G2222} and{G2532} peace{G1515}.

KJV with Strongs

(6) For the mind set upon the flesh is death but the mind set upon The רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit is zoe-life and shalom-peace.

The F.O.G
[6] The mind governed by the fallen nature leads to death—but the mind led by the Spirit experiences life and peace in their deepest forms.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for the mind of the flesh is death, and the mind of the Spirit—life and peace;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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