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Romans 8:13Life in the Spirit
For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a mortify deeds that is embodied in study and play. Romans 8:13: trace "live" and "after". Let mortify deeds in promises we keep—steady the will with prayer.

Context

The setting is Romans—epistle/letter, naming mortify deeds. Placed in ch. 8, the nearby lines set its tone. The nearby sentences supply the texture.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. Modern scholarship on Romans sees generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. The setting is the Life in the Spirit (epistle/letter). Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line. Occasion and letter architecture shape many readings.

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