Romans 8:8

James Moffatt - New Testament

Those who are in the flesh cannot satisfy God.

Cross References

Romans 7:5

For when we were unspiritual, the sinful cravings excited by the Law were active in our members and made us fruitful to Death;

Romans 8:9

But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells within you. Anyone who does not possess the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Him.

Colossians 1:10

so that you may lead a life that is worthy of the Lord and give him entire satisfaction. May you be fruitful and increase in the doing of all good, as you thus know God!

John 3:3

Jesus replied, "Truly, truly I tell you, no one can see God's Realm unless he is born from above."

Hebrews 13:21

furnish you with everything for the doing of his will, creating in your lives by Jesus Christ what is acceptable in his own sight! To him be glory for ever and ever: Amen.

1 John 3:22

and we get from him whatever we ask, because we obey his commands and do what is pleasing in his sight.

John 8:29

He who sent me is at my side; he has not left me alone; for I always do what pleases him."

1 Corinthians 7:32

I want you to be free from all anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the Lord's affairs, how best to satisfy the Lord;

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we beg and beseech you in the Lord Jesus to follow our instructions about the way you are to live so as to satisfy God; you are leading that life, but you are to excel in it still further.

Matthew 3:17

And a voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the Beloved, in him is my delight."

Hebrews 13:16

Do not forget beneficence and charity, either; these are the kind of sacrifices that are acceptable to God.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents at every point, for this pleases the Lord right well.

Philippians 4:18

Your debt to me is fully paid and more than paid! I am amply supplied with what you have sent by Epaphroditus, a fragrant perfume, the sort of sacrifice that God approves and welcomes.

Romans 1:21

Though they knew God, they have not glorified him as God nor given thanks to him; they have turned to futile speculations till their ignorant minds grew dark.