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NASB | Romans 8:13 for if you are living according to the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you are putting to death the deeds of the body, you will live. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:13 for if you are living according to the [impulses of the] flesh, you are going to die. But if [you are living] by the [power of the Holy] Spirit you are habitually putting to death the sinful deeds of the body, you will [really] live forever. |
Bible Question:
Does this refer to spiritual or physical death? Does this verse refer to christians or non christians? |
Bible Answer: Hi, geo: Read your bio. I'm of the "once saved" persuasion. The verse speaks to both believer and unbeliever. It means spiritual death, not that those whom God saves he does not keep, but so as not to leave anyone who calls himself a believer comfortable in his sin. Of course, this verse should also leave the unbeliever with no doubt about his fate. Warning believers of the consequences of living after the flesh is part of God's sanctification process. Its design is the deligent persuit of holiness. This warning might make some believers afraid, but there is a proper place for the fear of the Lord. After all, "But there is forgiveness with You, That You may be feared." Ps 130:4 |