Bible verse of the day Romans 8:13: In multiple translations with reflections
American Standard Version (ASV) – Romans 8:13 for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Romans 8:13 For if you live according to [the dictates of] the flesh, you will surely die. But if through the power of the [Holy] Spirit you are [habitually] putting to death (making extinct, deadening) the [evil] deeds prompted by the body, you shall [really and genuinely] live forever.
Common English Bible (CEB) – Romans 8:13 If you live on the basis of selfishness, you are going to die. But if by the Spirit you put to death the actions of the body, you will live.
Click here to read the full Chapter
English Standard Version (ESV) – Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
Good News Translation (GNT) – Romans 8:13 For if you live according to your human nature, you are going to die; but if by the Spirit you put to death your sinful actions, you will live.
God’s Word To The Nations (God’s word) – Romans 8:13 If you live by your corrupt nature, you are going to die. But if you use your spiritual nature to put to death the evil activities of the body, you will live.
King James Version (KJV) – 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.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Romans 8:13 There’s nothing in it for us, nothing at all. The best thing to do is give it a decent burial and get on with your new life. God’s Spirit beckons. There are things to do and places to go!.
New Century Version (NCV) – Romans 8:13 If you use your lives to do the wrong things your sinful selves want, you will die spiritually. But if you use the Spirit’s help to stop doing the wrong things you do with your body, you will have true life.
New International Version (NIV) – Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
New Living Translation (NLT) – Romans 8:13 For if you keep on following it, you will perish. But if through the power of the Holy Spirit you turn from it and its evil deeds, you will live.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Romans 8:13 for if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body you will live.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Romans 8:13 For if all of you live after the flesh, all of you shall die: but if all of you through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, all of you shall live.
Young’s Literal Translation – Romans 8:13 for if according to the flesh ye do live, ye are about to die; and if, by the Spirit, the deeds of the body ye put to death, ye shall live;
Reflection
The verse highlights the contrast between living a life controlled by worldly desires and living a life guided by the Holy Spirit. It serves as a reminder of the importance of spiritual transformation and the need to overcome sinful behaviors.
Romans 8:13 encourages us to examine our actions and motivations. It urges us to align our lives with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to actively work on putting away sinful behaviors. By doing so, we can experience spiritual life and a closer relationship with God.
Exercising Spiritual Authority
How To Be Holy – Holiness Made Simple
Inspired By The Holy Spirit Bible Verses
This verse underscores the idea that true life, in the spiritual sense, is found in living according to God’s will and allowing His Spirit to lead us away from the temptations of the flesh.
