Romans 8:11 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11But 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.
12Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 1:19-20
This verse explains the power of God that raised Christ, relating to the theme of resurrection.
Romans 6:11
This verse applies the concept of being alive to God through Christ's resurrection.
John 11:25
This verse echoes Jesus' declaration that He is the resurrection and the life.
Source: Romans 8:11