• Romans 8:5
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 5 οἱ the (ones) γὰρ for κατὰ according to σάρκα flesh ὄντες being τὰ the (things) τῆς of the σαρκὸς flesh φρονοῦσιν, are minding, οἱ the (ones) δὲ but κατὰ according to πνεῦμα spirit τὰ the (things) τοῦ of the πνεύματος. spirit.

  • Romans Study Notes—Chapter 8
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 8:5

      set their minds on: The Greek verb phro·neʹo basically means “to think; to be minded in a certain way; to have a certain mental attitude.” (Mt 16:23; Ro 12:3; 15:5) In this context, it conveys the idea of directing one’s mind to something, focusing on it, and possibly striving for it. Paul’s use of this term here shows that the way a person thinks greatly affects the way he acts and lives. The term describes how a person deliberately chooses his direction in life, whether fleshly or spiritual. (See study note on Ro 8:4 for the meaning of flesh and spirit in this context.) One scholar comments on the use of this verb to describe the attitude of those who live according to the flesh: “They set their minds on​—are most deeply interested in, constantly talk about, engage and glory in​—the things pertaining to the flesh.” This term has the same implication when describing how those who live according to the spirit set their minds on spiritual things. In the following verse, Paul shows the different consequences for those who set their minds on the flesh (“death”) or on the spirit (“life and peace”).​—Ro 8:6.