Romans 8:13

“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die, etc..] Such persons are dead, whilst they live, and shall die a second or an eternal death, if grace prevent not. It may be asked, whether one that has received the grace of God in truth, can live after the flesh; flesh, or corrupt nature, though still in such a person, has not the dominion over him: to live in sin, or in a continued course of sinning, is contrary to the grace of God; but flesh may prevail and greatly influence the life and conversation, for a while; how long this may be the case of a true believer, under backslidings, through the power of corruptions and temptations, cannot be known; but certain it is, that it shall not be…”

“For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die--in the sense of Rom 6:21. but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body--(See on Rom 7:23). ye shall live--in the sense of Rom 6:22. The apostle is not satisfied with assuring them that they are under no obligations to the flesh, to hearken to its suggestions, without reminding them where it will end if they do; and he uses the word "mortify" (put to death) as a kind of play upon the word "die" just before. "If ye do not kill sin, it will kill you." But he tempers this by the bright alternative, that if they do, through the Spirit, mortify the deeds of the body, such a course will infallibly terminate in "life" everlasting. And…”

“For if you live ... - If you live to indulge your carnal propensities, you will sink to eternal death; Romans 7:23. Through the Spirit - By the aid of the Spirit; by cherishing and cultivating his influences. What is here required can be accomplished only by the aid of the Holy Spirit. Do mortify - Do put to death; do destroy. Sin is mortified when its power is destroyed, and it ceases to be active. The deeds of the body - The corrupt inclinations and passions; called deeds of the body, because they are supposed to have their origin in the fleshly appetites. Ye shall live - You shall be happy and saved. Either your sins must die, or you must. If they are suffered to live, you will die. If…”

“The deeds of the flesh - Not only evil actions, but evil desires, tempers, thoughts. If ye mortify - Kill, destroy these. Ye shall live - The life of faith more abundantly here, and hereafter the life of glory. Romans 8:14”

“8:13 you will die: Death is the consequence of sin. Those who consistently yield to sin will suffer spiritual death (eternal condemnation). The presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers makes it possible for them to turn away from sin. The result is eternal life (you will live).”

“ye live: Rom 8:1, Rom 8:4-6, Rom 6:21, Rom 6:23, Rom 7:5; Gal 5:19-21, Gal 6:8; Eph 5:3-5; Col 3:5, Col 3:6; Jam 1:14, Jam 1:15 but if: Rom 8:2; Co1 9:27; Gal 5:24; Eph 4:22; Col 3:5-8; Tit 2:12; Pe1 2:11 through: Rom 8:1; Eph 4:30, Eph 5:18; Pe1 1:22 Romans 8:14”