1.
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
no. Greek. oudeis. Emphatic, as it stands first in the Greek.
condemnation . Greek. katakrima. See Romans 5:16 .
in . App-104 .
Christ Jesus . App-98 . Compare Romans 6:23 .
who . . . Spirit . All the texts omit. Probably a gloss from Romans 8:4 .
2.
For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
the . . . life = the spiritual law of life. Figure of speech Antimereia. App-6 .
Spirit . App-101 .
life . App-170 .
hath made me free = freed me. Greek. eleutheroo. See Romans 6:18 .
from . App-104 .
sin . App-128 .
3.
For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
what, &c . Literally the impossible thing of the law.
weak = impotent. Greek. astheneo.
through . App-104 .Romans 8:1 .
God . App-98 .
sending = having sent. App-174 . Compare John 17:3 .
Son . App-108 .
likeness . See Romans 1:23 ; Romans 6:5 . Not sinful flesh, for "in Him was no sin"; nor the likeness of flesh, because His was real flesh, but the likeness of sin 's flesh.
sinful flesh = flesh of sin (Romans 8:3 ).
condemned . App-122 .
flesh. By "the perfect humanity and perfect walk of the Incarnate Son", God exhibited a living condemnation of sinful flesh.
4.
That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
That = In order that. Greek. hina.
righteousness = righteous requirement. App-191 .
fulfilled . App-125 .
flesh = the old nature.
5.
For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
are: i.e. live.
do mind = set affection on. Greek. phroneo . Occurs ten times in Romans; here, Romans 12:3 , Romans 12:3 ; Romans 12:12 , Romans 12:16 , Romans 12:16 ; Romans 14:6 , Romans 14:6 , Romans 14:6 , Romans 14:6 ; Romans 15:6 . Compare Colossians 3:2 .
6.
For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
to be, &c. = the minding (Greek. phronema . Only here and Romans 8:7 , Romans 8:27 ) of the flesh.
is: i.e. results in.
to be spiritually, &c. = the minding of the spirit ( App-101 . as in Romans 8:2 ). Compare Philippians 1:4 , Philippians 1:8 , Philippians 1:9 . Colossians 3:2 .
peace . Compare Romans 5:1 .
7.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
carnal mind = minding of the flesh, as Romans 8:6 .
enmity . Greek. echthra. Here, Luke 23:12 .Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:20 . Ephesians 2:15 , Ephesians 2:16 . James 4:4 .
against . App-104 .
it is not subject to = does not submit itself to. Greek. hupotasso. See Romans 10:3 .
neither . Greek. oude.
8.
So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
So, &c. Compare Romans 7:15-17 . Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:17 .
cannot = are not (Romans 8:7 ) able to.
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.
if so be . Greek. eiper.
if . App-118 .
dwell . See Romans 7:17 .
Now = But.
any man = any one. App-123 .
the . Omit.
Christ . App-98 . See also App-101 .
none = not. App-104 .
10.
And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
And = But.
body = body indeed (Greek. men) .
dead . Greek. nekros. App-139 . See Romans 6:11 .
because of. App-104 .Romans 8:2 .
righteousness . App-191 .
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.
raised up . See Romans 4:24 .
Jesus . App-98 .
from the dead . Greek. ek nekron. App-139 .
also, &c . = quicken (Greek. zoopoieo. See Romans 4:17 ) your mortal (See Romans 6:12 ) bodies also.
dwelleth = indwelleth. Greek. enoikeo. Compare Romans 8:7 .
12.
Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Therefore = So then.
debtors . Greek. opheiletes, as Romans 1:14 ; Romans 15:27 .
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.
shall die . Literally are about to die. Revised Version, must die.
through . Dative case. No preposition.
do mortify = are putting to death. Greek. thanatoo. See Romans 7:4 .
deeds = practices. Greek. praxis. Occurances, Romans 12:4 .Matthew 16:27 . Luke 23:51 .Acts 19:18 . Colossians 3:9 .
14.
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
led . See Romans 2:4 .
the Spirit . See App-101 . In this chapter we have pneuma Christou and pneuma Theou, both referring to the new nature.
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.
have . Omit.
the = a.
spirit . App-101 .
bondage . App-190 .
adoption = sonship. Greek. huiothesia. Occurs here, Romans 8:23 ; Romans 9:4 .Galatians 1:4 , Galatians 1:5 .Ephesians 1:5 . An "adopted" child may partake of all the privileges of the family, yet it is not begotten and born in the family. But the subjects of this verse are begotten of the Spirit (John 3:6 ) and are, therefore, sons of God by spiritual generation. It is thus a real sonship-spirit that enables them to cry, "Abba, Father. "
whereby = in ( App-104 .) which.
Abba: i.e. Father. See App-94 . (Hebrew. 'ab) . It is said that slaves were never allowed to use the word "Abba". Strictly, therefore, it can be employed only by those who have received the gift of the Divine nature.
16.
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
Spirit Itself = Spirit Himself. App-101 .
beareth witness . See Romans 2:15 .
children . App-108 . See note 2, p. 1511.
17.
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
then heirs = heirs also.
heirs . See Romans 4:13 .
heirs of God = heirs indeed of God.
joint-heirs . Greek. sunkleronomos. Here, Ephesians 3:6 . Hebrews 11:9 . 1 Peter 3:7 .
suffer with. Greek. sumpascho. Only here and 1 Corinthians; Rom 12:26 . The "suffering together with" (Him) here is that of Romans 6:3 , Romans 6:4 , Romans 6:6 , Romans 6:8 , Romans 6:11 , and not the sufferings of this present time.
also . . . together = glorified together with (Greek. sundoxazomai. Only here) (Him) also.
18.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
reckon . See Romans 4:4 .
sufferings . Greek. pathema. See Romans 7:5 .
this present time . Literally the now time or season (Greek. kairos) .
with . App-104 .
revealed . App-106 .
in = unto or with regard to. App-104 .
19.
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
earnest expectation = anxious looking with outstretched head. Greek. apokaradokia. Only here and Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:20 .
creature = creation.
waiteth for . Greek. apekdechomai. Occurs here: Romans 8:23 , Romans 8:25 , Romans 8:7 . Galatians 1:5 , Galatians 1:5 .Philippians 3:20 . Hebrews 9:28 .
manifestation . App-106 .
20.
For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
For, &c. This verse is in parenthesis, save the last two words.
vanity . Greek. mataiotes. Only here, Eph 4:17 . 2 Peter 2:18 . Here the meaning is disappointing misery, in which sense the word is frequently used by the Septuagint for the Hebrew hebel , e.g. Ecclesiastes 1:14 ; Ecclesiastes 2:11 , Ecclesiastes 2:17 ; Ecclesiastes 9:9 .
willingly . Greek. hekon. Only here and 1 Corinthians 9:17 .
by reason of . Greek. dia . App-104 .Romans 8:2 .
in hope . Read, (waiteth, I say) in hope (See Romans 4:18 ).
21.
Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
delivered = set free, as in Romans 8:2 .
corruption . Greek. phthora. Here, 1Co 15:42 , 1 Corinthians 15:50 . Galatians 1:6 , Galatians 1:8 . Colossians 2:22 . 2Pe 1:4 ; 2 Peter 2:12 , 2 Peter 2:19 .
glorious liberty = freedom of the glory.
22.
For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
groaneth = is groaning together. Greek. sustenazo . Only here.
travaileth . . . together = travails together. Greek. sunodino. Only here.
23.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
firstfruits of the Spirit . The gifts of the Holy Spirit as the foretaste and pledge of the eternal inheritance. Compare Ephesians 1:14 .Hebrews 6:5 . See Exodus 23:19 . Leviticus 23:10 , &c.
firstfruits . Greek. aparche. Occurs here, Romans 11:16 ; Rom 16:5 . 1 Corinthians 15:20 ; 1 Corinthians 15:23 ; 1 Corinthians 16:15 .James 1:18 . Revelation 14:4 .
groan . Greek. stenazo. Here, Mark 7:34 . 2 Corinthians 5:2 , 2 Corinthians 5:4 .Hebrews 13:17 . James 5:9 . Compare Romans 8:21 .
within . App-104 .
redemption . See Romans 3:24 .
24.
For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
are = were. See Romans 5:9 .
hope . The creation also is waiting and hoping.
a man = any one, as Romans 8:9 .
yet hope for = hope for also.
25.
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
with = through. App-104 .Romans 8:1 .
patience . See Romans 2:7 .
26.
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
helpeth . Greek. sunantilambanomai. Only here and Luke 10:40 .
infirmities . The texts read infirmity. Greek. astheneia. See Romans 6:19 .
pray for . Greek. proseuchomai. See App-184 .
maketh intercession . Greek. huperentunchano. Only here.
for us . All the texts omit.
with . No preposition.
groanings . Greek. stenagmos. Only here and Acts 7:34 .
which . . . uttered = unutterable. Greek. alaletos. Only here.
27.
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
And = But.
He: i.e. the Holy Spirit.
searcheth . Greek. ereunao. See John 5:39 and 1 Corinthians 2:10 .
mind . Greek. phronema, as verses: Romans 8:6 , Romans 8:7 .
maketh intercession . Greek. entunchano. See Acts 25:24 .
saints . See Romans 1:7 .
according to . App-104 .
28.
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
And = But.
work together . Greek. sunergeo. Only here, Mark 16:20 . 1 Corinthians 16:16 . 2 Corinthians 6:1 .James 2:22 .
love . Greek. agapao. App-135 .
purpose . Greek. prothesis. See Acts 11:23 .
29.
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
did foreknow = foreknew. Greek. proginosko . App-132 .
also did predestinate = foreordained (Greek. proorizo. See Acts 4:28 ) also.
conformed . Greek. summorphos. Only here and Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:21 . Compare Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:10 .
image . See Romans 1:23 .
that He might be . Literally unto ( App-104 .) His being.
the firstborn . Greek. prototokos. Here, Matthew 1:25 .Luke 2:7 . Colossians 1:15 , Colossians 1:18 . Hebrews 1:6 ; Hebrews 11:28 ; Hebrews 12:23 .Revelation 1:5 (firstborn of the dead). Compare Acts 13:33 .Colossians 1:18; Colossians 1:18
among . App-104 .
brethren . Compare Hebrews 2:11 , Hebrews 2:12 .
30.
Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Moreover = But.
also called = called also. See 1 Corinthians 1:9 . a
lso justified = justified ( App-191 .) also. Compare Romans 2:13 .
also glorified = glorified (See Romans 1:21 ) also. In this beautiful Climax ( App-6 ), by another Figure of speech ( Heterosis of Tenses, App-6 ) the called ones are spoken of as already (in the Divine purpose) in Christ, justified, and glorified!
31.
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
What, &c . See Romans 3:6 .
to . App-104 .
be = is .
can be = is .
against . App-104 .
32.
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
spared . Greek. pheidomai. See Acts 20:29 .
delivered . . . up See John 19:30 .
freely give . App-184 .
33.
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
lay any thing = bring charges, i.e. call to judicial account. Greek. enkaleo. See Acts 19:38 .
to the charge of. App-104 .
It . . . justifieth = Shall God Who justifies (them)?
34.
Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
It is = Shall.
even = also.
at . App-104 .
also, &c . = intercedes also.
35.
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
separate . Greek. chorizo. See Acts 18:1 .
love . App-135 . Compare Romans 5:5 . 2 Corinthians 5:14 .
tribulation . See Romans 2:9 .
distress . Rendered "anguish" in Romans 2:9 .
persecution . See Acts 8:1 .
peril . Greek. kindunos. Only here and 2 Corinthians 11:26 . These four questions and answers in verses: Romans 8:33-35 form the Figure of speech Anaphora. Romans 8:35 gives the Figure of speech Paradiastole. See App-6 .
36.
As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
As = Even as. App-6 .
written . See Romans 1:17 .
For Thy sake = On Thine account.
accounted . See Romans 4:5 .
sheep, &c . Quoted from Psalms 44:22 .
for the = of.
37.
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
more than conquerors . Greek. hupernikao; only here.
38.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
persuaded . Compare Romans 2:8 (obey). App-150 .:2.
neither, nor . Greek. oute.
principalities . Greek. arche. See Ephesians 6:12 .
powers . App-172 and App-176 :1.
present . Greek. enistemi. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 3:22 ; 1 Corinthians 7:26 . Galatians 1:1 , Gal 1:4 . 2 Thessalonians 2:2 . 2 Timothy 3:1 .Hebrews 9:9 .
39.
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
height. Greek. hupsoma ; only here and 2 Corinthians 10:5 .
creature = created thing. See Romans 8:21 .
Lord . App-98 . The question in Romans 8:35 , followed by the answer in verses: Romans 8:38 , Romans 8:39 , is a striking example of the Figure of speech Paradiastole. App-6 . These verses: illustrate the importance also of the number 17, as there are seven things enumerated in Romans 8:35 , "tribulation", &c, and ten in verses: Romans 8:38 , Romans 8:39 , "neither death", &c. See App-10 . Compare another illustration of the number 17 in Hebrews 12:18-24 . See App-10 .