Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of Romans
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:1 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:1 JFB -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:1 PNT -> Commentary on 8:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:1 TSK -> Commentary on 8:1 TSK -> Entry for 8:1 WEN -> Notes on 8:1 NTB -> Fellowship; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Justification; Religion; Righteous; Rome; Sin; Walking TTT -> Condemnation; Conduct, Christian; Union With Christ EBD -> Faith PWP -> Devotional using 8:1 SPG -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 TV -> Devotional using 8:1 8:1 - [In Context] So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:2 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:2 JFB -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:2 PNT -> Commentary on 8:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:2 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:2 TSK -> Commentary on 8:2 TSK -> Entry for 8:2 WEN -> Notes on 8:2 NTB -> Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Regeneration; Religion; Wicked (People) TTT -> Bondage, Spiritual; Liberty, Christian; Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit PWP -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 TV -> Devotional using 8:2 8:2 - [In Context] For the power F25 of the life-giving Spirit has freed you F26 through Christ Jesus from the power of sin that leads to death.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:3 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:3 JFB -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:3 PNT -> Commentary on 8:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:3 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:3 TSK -> Commentary on 8:3 TSK -> Entry for 8:3 WEN -> Notes on 8:3 NTB -> Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Law; Regeneration; Religion; Works TTT -> Atonement, The; Justification before God; Law of Moses, The PWP -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 TV -> Devotional using 8:3 8:3 - [In Context] The law of Moses could not save us, because of our sinful nature. But God put into effect a different plan to save us. He sent his own Son in a human body like ours, except that ours are sinful. God destroyed sin's control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:4 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:4 JFB -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:4 PNT -> Commentary on 8:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:4 TSK -> Commentary on 8:4 TSK -> Entry for 8:4 WEN -> Notes on 8:4 NTB -> Holiness; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Regeneration; Religion; Righteousness; Spirituality TTT -> Law of Moses, The EBD -> Flesh PWP -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 TV -> Devotional using 8:4 8:4 - [In Context] He did this so that the requirement of the law would be fully accomplished for us F27 who no longer follow our sinful nature but instead follow the Spirit.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:5 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:5 JFB -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:5 PNT -> Commentary on 8:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:5 TSK -> Commentary on 8:5 TSK -> Entry for 8:5 WEN -> Notes on 8:5 NTB -> Death; Depravity Of Man; Holy Spirit; Regeneration; Religion; Righteous; Righteousness; Wicked (People) TTT -> Fall of Man, The EBD -> Flesh PWP -> Devotional using 8:5 8:5 - [In Context] Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:6 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:6 JFB -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:6 PNT -> Commentary on 8:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:6 TSK -> Commentary on 8:6 TSK -> Entry for 8:6 WEN -> Notes on 8:6 NTB -> Carnal Mindedness; Death; Depravity Of Man; Godlessness; Holy Spirit; Peace; Regeneration; Religion; Righteous; Righteousness; Spirituality; Wicked (People) TTT -> Death, Spiritual; Fall of Man, The; Life, Spiritual; Peace, Spiritual EBD -> Carnal; Death PWP -> Devotional using 8:6 8:6 - [In Context] If your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But if the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:7 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:7 JFB -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:7 PNT -> Commentary on 8:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:7 TSK -> Commentary on 8:7 TSK -> Entry for 8:7 WEN -> Notes on 8:7 NTB -> Carnal Mindedness; Character; Depravity Of Man; Godlessness; Heart; Holy Spirit; Religion; Sin; Wicked (People) TTT -> Character of the Wicked; Fall of Man, The; Heart, Character of the Unrenewed; Law of God, The; New Birth, The EBD -> Carnal; Enmity; Flesh; Regeneration; Sin PWP -> Devotional using 8:7 8:7 - [In Context] For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws, and it never will.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:8 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:8 JFB -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:8 PNT -> Commentary on 8:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:8 TSK -> Commentary on 8:8 TSK -> Entry for 8:8 WEN -> Notes on 8:8 NTB -> Carnal Mindedness; Depravity Of Man; Godlessness; Holy Spirit; Religion; Wicked (People) TTT -> New Birth, The EBD -> Flesh; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 8:8 8:8 - [In Context] That's why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:9 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:9 JFB -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:9 PNT -> Commentary on 8:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:9 TSK -> Commentary on 8:9 TSK -> Entry for 8:9 WEN -> Notes on 8:9 NTB -> Fellowship; Holy Spirit; Regeneration; Religion; Righteous; Trinity TTT -> Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, The; Life, Spiritual; Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit; Trinity, The EBD -> Flesh; Regeneration PWP -> Devotional using 8:9 TV -> Devotional using 8:9 TV -> Devotional using 8:9 TV -> Devotional using 8:9 8:9 - [In Context] But you are not controlled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them are not Christians at all.)
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:10 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:10 JFB -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:10 PNT -> Commentary on 8:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:10 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:10 TSK -> Commentary on 8:10 TSK -> Entry for 8:10 WEN -> Notes on 8:10 NTB -> Death; Fellowship; Holy Spirit; Life; Religion; Resurrection; Righteous; Trinity TTT -> Life, Spiritual; Union With Christ PWP -> Devotional using 8:10 8:10 - [In Context] Since Christ lives within you, even though your body will die because of sin, your spirit is alive F28 because you have been made right with God.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:11 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:11 JFB -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:11 PNT -> Commentary on 8:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:11 TSK -> Commentary on 8:11 TSK -> Entry for 8:11 WEN -> Notes on 8:11 NTB -> Death; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Power; Quickening; Religion; Resurrection; Trinity TTT -> Indwelling of the Holy Spirit, The; Life, Spiritual; Power of the Holy Spirit, The; Resurrection, The; Resurrection of Christ, The EBD -> Holy Ghost; Resurrection of Christ; Resurrection of the dead PWP -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 TV -> Devotional using 8:11 8:11 - [In Context] The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your mortal body by this same Spirit living within you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:12 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:12 JFB -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:12 PNT -> Commentary on 8:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:12 TSK -> Commentary on 8:12 TSK -> Entry for 8:12 WEN -> Notes on 8:12 NTB -> Death; Holiness; Holy Spirit; Religion; Self-Denial TTT -> Life, Spiritual EBD -> Flesh PWP -> Devotional using 8:12 SPG -> Devotional using 8:12 8:12 - [In Context] So, dear brothers and sisters, F29 you have no obligation whatsoever to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:13 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:13 JFB -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:13 PNT -> Commentary on 8:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:13 SRN -> Study Notes on 8:13 TSK -> Commentary on 8:13 TSK -> Entry for 8:13 WEN -> Notes on 8:13 NTB -> Affections; Death; Depravity Of Man; Holy Spirit; Regeneration; Religion; Self-Denial; Wicked (People) TTT -> Affections, The; Death, Eternal; Life, Spiritual; Self-denial; Sin PWP -> Devotional using 8:13 TV -> Devotional using 8:13 TV -> Devotional using 8:13 TV -> Devotional using 8:13 8:13 - [In Context] For if you keep on following it, you will perish. But if through the power of the Holy Spirit you turn from it F30 and its evil deeds, you will live.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 8:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 8:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 8:14 GSB -> Study Notes on 8:14 JFB -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 8:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 8:14 PNT -> Commentary on 8:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 8:14 TSK -> Commentary on 8:14 TSK -> Entry for 8:14 WEN -> Notes on 8:14 NTB -> Adoption; Character; Heir; Holy Spirit; Regeneration; Religion; Righteous TTT -> Adoption; Character of Saints EBD -> Son of God SBD -> Adoption PWP -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 TV -> Devotional using 8:14 8:14 - [In Context] For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children F31 of God.
FOOTNOTES: F25: Greek the law; also in 8:2b. F26: Some manuscripts read me. F27: Or accomplished by us. F28: Or the Spirit will bring you eternal life. F29: Greek brothers; also in 8:29. F30: Greek put it to death. F31: Greek sons; also in 8:19.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; PWP - Praying With Paul; SPG - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.