Romans 8:8

So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

So then {G1161} they that are {G5607} in {G1722} the flesh {G4561} cannot {G3756}{G1410} please {G700} God {G2316}.

Thus, those who identify with their old nature cannot please God.

Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

and they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

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Cross-References

  • John 3:5 (21 votes)

    Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and [of] the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

  • John 3:6 (21 votes)

    That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

  • Romans 7:5 (16 votes)

    For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.

  • Romans 8:9 (15 votes)

    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.

  • Hebrews 11:5 (15 votes)

    By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

  • Hebrews 11:6 (15 votes)

    But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

  • Colossians 1:10 (8 votes)

    That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;