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Note 13 at Ro 8:6: The same Greek word, "SARX," that was translated "flesh" in Ro 8:1, 3-5, and 8 was translated "carnally" in this verse and "carnal" in Ro 8:7. So these terms can be used interchangeably.

Note 14 at Ro 8:6: The death that is spoken of here is not just physical death, although that is included. It refers to all the effects, or wages, of sin (see note 3 at Ro 6:23). The Amplified Bible translates this as "[death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]." Sickness, depression, loneliness, hatred, poverty, fear, and everything else that came as a result of sin would be included in this term "death."

Note 15 at Ro 8:6: This is a powerful statement. Being carnally minded doesn't just tend toward death; it is death. Likewise, being spiritually minded doesn't just tend toward life; it is life and peace. Those who say they are spiritually minded yet are experiencing death (see note 14 at this verse) are deceived. If they would just dominate themselves with the spiritual truths of God's Word, they would receive only life and peace.