Romans 13:14

New International Version

¹⁴Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ,^(A) and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.^[a]^(B)

Romans 13:14 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.

Romans 13:14

King James Version

¹⁴But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

¹⁶So I say, walk by the Spirit,^(A) and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.^(B)

¹⁶This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

New International Version (NIV)