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Romans 8:14Life in the Spirit
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a led spirit that is traced in ordinary routines. Romans 8:14: notice "god" and "many". Keep led spirit in small choices no one sees—make truth livable. Through spirit & new life, The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

Romans speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting led spirit. Within ch. 8, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward spirit & new life. Watch the terms “god” and “many”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Paul for Romans. Modern scholarship on Romans sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. It sits within the Life in the Spirit (epistle/letter). Here the thread of spirit & new life comes into view. Themes unfold from greeting to transformed life through a careful argument.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46