Romans 8:6

Romans 8:6. For the mind of the flesh. Explanation of Romans 8:5. The word ‘mind' corresponds with the verb ‘mind' in the last verse; it is that which embodies the thinking, caring, striving; the disposition, we might call it

Is death; amounts to death. ‘Death is here conceived of as present (comp. 1 Timothy 5:6; Ephesians 2:1; Ephesians 2:5), not merely as a result, but as a characteristic mark, an immanent definition of the carnal mind' (Philippi).

The mind of the Spirit. Here also the Holy Spirit; the minding, striving, which comes from the Holy Spirit.

Life and peace. ‘Life' is to be taken in its full sense, in contrast with ‘death;' ‘peace ‘is added, probably to prepare for Romans 8:7, where ‘enmity' is introduced.