Romans 2:8

2:8 but 1  wrath and anger to those who live in selfish ambition 2  and do not obey the truth but follow 3  unrighteousness.

Romans 8:12

8:12 So then, 4  brothers and sisters, 5  we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh

Romans 12:16

12:16 Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. 6  Do not be conceited. 7 

1 tn This contrast is clearer and stronger in Greek than can be easily expressed in English.

2 tn Grk “those who [are] from selfish ambition.”

3 tn Grk “are persuaded by, obey.”

4 tn There is a double connective here that cannot be easily preserved in English: “consequently therefore,” emphasizing the conclusion of what he has been arguing.

5 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:13.

6 tn Or “but give yourselves to menial tasks.” The translation depends on whether one takes the adjective “lowly” as masculine or neuter.

7 tn Grk “Do not be wise in your thinking.”