Galatians 5:17

Galatians chapter 5 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.16But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

v.17This passage

v.18But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Galatians 3:21
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could make alive, verily righteousness would have been of the law.
Psalms 119:4
Thou hast commandedus thy precepts, That we should observe them diligently.
Romans 8:13
for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
Ecclesiastes 7:20
Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Matthew 12:30
He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.
Psalms 119:176
I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.