Add parallel Print Page Options

13 For if you live by its dictates, you will die. But if through the power of the Spirit you put to death the deeds of your sinful nature,[a] you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children[b] of God.

15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children.[c] Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”[d]

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 8:13 Greek deeds of the body.
  2. 8:14 Greek sons; also in 8:19.
  3. 8:15a Greek you received a spirit of sonship.
  4. 8:15b Abba is an Aramaic term for “father.”

Bible Gateway Recommends

NLT Outreach Bible, Case of 18
NLT Outreach Bible, Case of 18
Retail: $89.82
Our Price: $58.50
Save: $31.32 (35%)
NLT Gospel of John, pack of 10
NLT Gospel of John, pack of 10
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $2.00 (17%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
NLT Daily Reader's Bible, softcover
NLT Daily Reader's Bible, softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $4.99
Save: $15.00 (75%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
NLT Life Recovery Bible, Personal Size
NLT Life Recovery Bible, Personal Size
Retail: $22.99
Our Price: $15.49
Save: $7.50 (33%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars