Galatians 5:16-26 (New International Version)
View In My BibleLife by the Spirit
16 So I say, live by the Spirit,1 and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.2 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature.3 They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.4 18 But if you are led by the Spirit,5 you are not under law.6 19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality,7 impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.8 I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.9 22 But the fruit10 of the Spirit is love,11 joy, peace,12 patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.13 Against such things there is no law.14 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature15 with its passions and desires.16 25 Since we live by the Spirit,17 let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited,18 provoking and envying each other.Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)
Free Newsletters
To receive email newsletters, updates, and special offers from BibleStudyTools, select your newsletter(s), enter your email address and hit "Subscribe".
Privacy Policy / Terms of Use