Galatians 5:17

For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.

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In The King James Version

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

16So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

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

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Cross References

Psalms 19:12Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.

Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Psalms 119:4You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Psalms 119:24Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors.

Psalms 119:35Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight.

Psalms 119:133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule 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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