Galatians 5:17

17 For 1the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, 2so that you may not do the things that you please.

Galatians 5:17 In-Context

15 But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh.
17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.
19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality,

Cross References 2

  • 1. Romans 7:18, 23; Romans 8:5f
  • 2. Romans 7:15f

Footnotes 2

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