Romans 8:7

Walking by the Spirit

6The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,7because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

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Berean Standard Bible
because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.
American Standard Version (1901)
because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can it be:
Bible in Basic English
Because the mind of the flesh is opposite to God; it is not under the law of God, and is not able to be:
Douay-Rheims 1899
Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can it be.
Free Bible Version
The sinful human mind is hostile to God because it refuses to obey the law of God—in fact it never can,
Geneva Bible 1599
Because the wisedome of the flesh is enimitie against God: for it is not subiect to the Lawe of God, neither in deede can be.
King James (Authorized) Version
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Translation for Translators
Let me explain this. To the extent that people [PRS] think about and are concerned about what their self-directed nature desires, they are acting contrary to God. They do not obey the laws of God. In fact, they are not even able to obey his laws.
Unlocked Literal Bible
The mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God, for it is not subject to God's law, nor is it able to do so.
Noah Webster Bible
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
World English Bible
because the mind of the flesh is hostile toward God, for it is not subject to God’s law, neither indeed can it be.
Young's Literal Translation
because the mind of the flesh [is] enmity to God, for to the law of God it doth not subject itself,