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Galatians 5:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Galatians 5:17-19
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
17 For the flesh desires against the Spirit and the Spirit against the flesh. For these are contrary[a] to one another in-order-that you might not be doing these[b] things which you may be wanting. 18 But if you are being led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.
Those Who Practice The Works of The Flesh Will Not Inherit God’s Kingdom
19 Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are sexual-immorality, impurity, sensuality,
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- Galatians 5:17 Or, opposed. But not as equals, for before Christ the flesh was dominant; after, the Spirit leads us into conformity to Him.
- Galatians 5:17 That is, these desires of the flesh. The Spirit prevents us from living according to the flesh, proving the ‘never’ of v 16. Compare 1 Jn 3:9.
Galatians 5:17-19
New International Version
Galatians 5:17-19
New International Version
17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.(A) They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[a] you want.(B) 18 But if you are led by the Spirit,(C) you are not under the law.(D)
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,(E) impurity and debauchery;
Footnotes
- Galatians 5:17 Or you do not do what
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