Romans 8:8

Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Those who are in the flesh can’t please God.

World English Bible (WEB)

So then{G1161} they that are{G5607}{(G5752)} in{G1722} the flesh{G4561} cannot{G3756}{G1410}{(G5736)} please{G700}{(G5658)} God{G2316}.

Strong's King James

(8) And those being in the flesh, can't please יהוה YAHWEH!

The F.O.G

[8] Those dominated by the fallen nature cannot possibly please God, no matter how hard they try.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for neither is it able; and those who are in the flesh are not able to please God.

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 8:8

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Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 8:8