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Galatians 5:17

5:18 5:18

Bible Versions

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.
For {G1063} the flesh {G4561} lusteth {G1937} against {G2596} the Spirit {G4151}, and {G1161} the Spirit {G4151} against {G2596} the flesh {G4561}: and {G1161} these {G5023} are contrary {G480} the one to the other {G240}: so that {G2443} ye cannot {G3363} do {G4160} the things {G5023} that {G3739}{G302} ye would {G2309}.
For the old nature wants what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit wants what is contrary to the old nature. These oppose each other, so that you find yourselves unable to carry out your good intentions.
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.
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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