We Uphold the Law

Paul uses the word spirit (pneuma) six times in Romans 8:12-17, and he uses it in multiple ways. They don't all refer to God's Spirit, not even when most translations capitalize the word. There's a chiasm in these verses that might help you see the idea that Paul was trying to explain.

A - V12-13 - Killing the flesh per God’s Spirit leads to life
B - V14 - Spirit of God reveals sons of God
C - V15 - Spirit of slavery vs spirit of adoption as sons
B - V16 - Spirit of God reveals children of God
A - V17 - Suffering in flesh per God’s Son leads to life

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A Chiasm on Sons and Slaves in Romans 8:12-17

⁣Romans 8:12-17 ESV 12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the

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And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple.
Acts 3:2

This lame man probably came to the Temple for the daily sacrifices because he knew there would be crowds of pious people passing in and out. He had to be there before the main crowds or he would miss the best donors. Since he had just arrived, Peter and John were probably also there early to get good places for the service.

Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour.
Acts 3:1

Peter and John continued going to the Temple for the daily sacrifices (that is what "the hour of prayer" refers to) even after Jesus' death, resurrection, and ascension into heaven.