Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self-control; against such things there is no law.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
In Context
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.
Cross References
Acts 24:25But when Paul reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now. But when I have the opportunity later on, I will send for you.”
1 Timothy 1:9We know this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for a lawless and rebellious people, for ungodly people and sinners, and for those who are godless and profane. It is made for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,
Titus 2:2Teach older men to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, and in perseverance.
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 →