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Patristic A.D. 395 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Rom 8:7 (ON PERFECTION)

Gregory of Nyssa, on Rom 8:7

Gregory of Nyssa · c. A.D. 335–395
Rom 8:7 · Douay-Rheims
“Because the wisdom of the flesh is an enemy to God; for it is not subject to the law of God, neither can it be.”
On this verse:
“As long as the flesh lives … it is not possible for the pleasing and perfect will of God to be done expeditiously in the life of the believer.”
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