Galatians 5:17

For the flesh has desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; because these are opposite the one to the other; so that you may not do the things which you have a mind to do.

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For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

In Context

16But I say, Go on in the Spirit, and you will not come under the rule of the evil desires of the flesh.

18But if you are guided by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:12\19:11\By them is your servant made conscious of danger, and in keeping them there is great reward.

Psalms 51:10\51:8\Make me full of joy and rapture; so that the bones which have been broken may be glad.

Psalms 119:4You have put your orders into our hearts, so that we might keep them with care.

Psalms 119:24Your unchanging word is my delight, and the guide of my footsteps.

Psalms 119:35Make me go in the way of your teachings; for they are my delight.

Psalms 119:133Let my steps be guided by your word; and let not sin have control over me.

Matthew Henry on Galatians 5:14-26

Practical Godliness Enforced; Works of the Flesh and of the Spirit; The Fruits of the Spirit. ( a. d. 56.) 13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. 14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 15 But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the… Read the whole commentary →

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