Romans 8:8

New International Reader's Version

Those who are under the power of sin can’t please God.

Cross References

Matthew 3:17

A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him.”

John 3:3

Jesus replied, “What I’m about to tell you is true. No one can see God’s kingdom unless they are born again.”

John 8:29

The one who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, because I always do what pleases him.”

Romans 1:21

They knew God. But they didn’t honor him as God. They didn’t thank him. Their thinking became worthless. Their foolish hearts became dark.

Romans 7:5

The power of sin used to control us. The law stirred up sinful desires in us. So the things we did resulted in death.

Romans 8:9

But you are not ruled by the power of sin. Instead, the Holy Spirit rules over you. This is true if the Spirit of God lives in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to Christ.

1 Corinthians 7:32

I don’t want you to have anything to worry about. A single man is concerned about the Lord’s matters. He wants to know how he can please the Lord.

Philippians 4:18

I have received my full pay and have more than enough. I have everything I need. That’s because Epaphroditus brought me the gifts you sent. They are a sweet-smelling offering. They are a gift that God accepts. He is pleased with it.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything. That pleases the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

Hebrews 13:16

Don’t forget to do good. Don’t forget to share with others. God is pleased with those kinds of offerings.

Hebrews 13:21

supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 John 3:22

And he will give us anything we ask. That’s because we obey his commands. We do what pleases him.