So, to bring out these connections (in bold here), we could translate verses 5, 6 and 7 rather woodenly like this: 4b. . . we who behave not in accordance with the flesh but in accordance with the spirit. 5Let me explain [gar]. People of the flesh-determined sort set their minds on flesh-matters, but people of the spirit-determined sort set their minds on spirit-matters. 6You see [gar], the mindset of the flesh is death, but the mindset of the spirit is life and peace. 7Because [dioti] the mindset of the flesh is hostile to God; for [gar] it does not submit to God’s law; for [gar] indeed it
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