Romans 8:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

He did this, so that we would do what the Law commands by obeying the Spirit instead of our own desires.

Cross References

Luke 1:6

Both of them were good people and pleased the Lord God by obeying all that he had commanded.

Romans 2:26

In fact, if they obey the Law, they are as good as anyone who is circumcised.

Romans 3:31

Do we destroy the Law by our faith? Not at all! We make it even more powerful.

2 Corinthians 10:2

Some people have said that we act like the people of this world. So when I arrive, I expect I will have to be firm and forceful in what I say to them. Please don't make me treat you that way.

2 Corinthians 10:3

We live in this world, but we don't act like its people

Galatians 5:16

If you are guided by the Spirit, you won't obey your selfish desires.

Colossians 1:22

But his Son became a human and died. So God made peace with you, and now he lets you stand in his presence as people who are holy and faultless and innocent.

Hebrews 12:23

Here you will find all God's dearest children, whose names are written in heaven. And you will find God himself, who judges everyone. Here also are the spirits of those good people who have been made perfect.

1 John 3:2

My dear friends, we are already God's children, though what we will be hasn't yet been seen. But we do know that when Christ returns, we will be like him, because we will see him as he truly is.

Jude 1:24

Offer praise to God our Saviour because of our Lord Jesus Christ! Only God can keep you from falling and make you pure and joyful in his glorious presence. Before time began and now and for evermore, God is worthy of glory, honour, power, and authority. Amen.

Revelation 14:5

They never tell lies, and they are innocent.