How is Paul’s phrase “likeness of sinful flesh” in Romans 8:3 understood in mainstream Christian theology?

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                          Romans 8:3 says that God sent His Son “in the likeness of sinful flesh.”
How is this phrase interpreted in historic Christian theology regarding Christ’s humanity and sinlessness?

I’m looking for one well-supported interpretation from any mainstream tradition (Catholic, Protestant, or Orthodox), grounded in Scripture or established commentary.
                        

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How is Paul’s phrase “likeness of sinful flesh” in Romans 8:3 understood in mainstream Christian theology?

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