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Romans 8:11

Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead,.... These words are not to be understood as they are by some, of the continued work of sanctification in the heart by the Spirit of God;…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But if the Spirit of him ... - The Holy Spirit, Rom 8:9. He that raised up Christ ... - He that had power to restore him to life, has power to give life to you. He that did, in fact, restore him to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But if the Spirit, etc. - This verse confirms the sense given to the preceding. He who here receives the grace and Spirit of Christ, and continues to live under its influence a life of obedience to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 8:10-16

In these verses the apostle represents two more excellent benefits, which belong to true believers.

I. Life. The happiness is not barely a negative happiness, not to be condemned; but it is positive,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

But Here the fact of the death-state of the body is metand qualifiedby the prospect of life for it also.

the Spirit of him that raised, &c. i.e. of the Father; so described here because of the…