Romans 8:12
Strong's Lexicon
Therefore
Ἄρα (Ara)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 686: Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive.

οὖν (oun)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

brothers,
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

we have
ἐσμέν (esmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[an] obligation,
ὀφειλέται (opheiletai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3781: From opheilo; an ower, i.e. Person indebted; figuratively, a delinquent; morally, a transgressor.

[but it is] not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

to the
τῇ ()
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

flesh,
σαρκὶ (sarki)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

to live
ζῆν (zēn)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

according to
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

[it].
σάρκα (sarka)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4561: Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

Young's Literal Translation
So , then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then , brothers, we are not obligated to the flesh to live according to the flesh,

New American Standard Bible
So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh--

King James Bible
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation--but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.

New Living Translation
Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, you have no obligation to do what your sinful nature urges you to do.

English Standard Version
So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.

New American Standard Bible
So then, brethren, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh--

King James Bible
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then, brothers, we are not obligated to the flesh to live according to the flesh,

International Standard Version
Consequently, brothers, we are not—with respect to human nature, that is—under an obligation to live according to human nature.

NET Bible
So then, brothers and sisters, we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh

American Standard Version
So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh:

English Revised Version
So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh:

Young's Literal Translation
So, then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh;
















Cross References
Matthew 6:12
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Romans 6:14
For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

Romans 8:13
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Romans 8:10
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

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.

Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

Romans 8:15
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
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