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Berean Standard Bible

“because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.”

Romans 8:7

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Paul contrasts life according to the flesh with life according to the Spirit. The mind set on the flesh leads to death, while the mind set on the Spirit leads to life and peace.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.

World English Bible (WEB)

because the mind of the flesh is hostile towards God; for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.

King James Version (KJV)

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

American Standard Version (ASV)

because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because the mind of the flesh is opposite to God; it is not under the law of God, and is not able to be:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because the mind of the flesh is enmity to God, for to the law of God it does not subject itself,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por cuanto la intención de la carne es enemistad contra Dios; porque no se sujeta á la ley de Dios, ni tampoco puede.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque la naturaleza pecaminosa siempre se rebela contra Dios, nunca ha obedecido la ley de Dios y nunca podrá obedecerla.

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