Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never carry out the desire of the flesh.
New American Standard Bible
But I say,
King James Version
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Holman Bible
I say then, walk by the Spirit
International Standard Version
So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never fulfill the desires of the flesh.
A Conservative Version
But I say, walk in Spirit and ye will, no, not fulfill a lust of flesh.
American Standard Version
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Amplified
But I say, walk habitually in the [Holy] Spirit [seek Him and be responsive to His guidance], and then you will certainly not carry out the desire of the
An Understandable Version
But, I am saying to you, live in harmony with the Holy Spirit's [desire for you] and [then] you will not [always] be giving in to the wrong desires of your body.
Anderson New Testament
I say this: Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the desires of the flesh.
Bible in Basic English
But I say, Go on in the Spirit, and you will not come under the rule of the evil desires of the flesh.
Common New Testament
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I say then, conduct yourselves by the spirit, and you will not then gratify the animal passions.
Darby Translation
But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall no way fulfil flesh's lust.
Godbey New Testament
And I say, Walk about in the Spirit, and do not perfect the lust of carnality.
Goodspeed New Testament
I mean this: Live by the Spirit, and then you will not indulge your physical cravings.
John Wesley New Testament
I say then, walk by the Spirit, and fulfil not the desire of the flesh.
Julia Smith Translation
And I say, Walk in Spirit, and complete not the desire of the flesh.
King James 2000
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
Modern King James verseion
I say, then, Walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I say, walk in the spirit, and fulfil not the lusts of the flesh.
Moffatt New Testament
I mean, lead the life of the Spirit; then you will never satisfy the passions of the flesh.
Montgomery New Testament
This is my meaning. Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.
NET Bible
But I say, live by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.
New Heart English Bible
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh.
Noyes New Testament
But I say, Walk by the Spirit, and ye will not fulfill the desires of the flesh.
Sawyer New Testament
And I say, walk in the Spirit and perform not the desire of the flesh.
The Emphasized Bible
I say, moreover - by Spirit, be walking, and, fleshly coveting, ye will in nowise fulfil;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But I say, Walk in the Spirit, and ye will not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
Twentieth Century New Testament
This is what I have to say--Let your steps be guided by the Spirit, and then you will never gratify the cravings of your earthly nature.
Webster
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye will not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
Weymouth New Testament
This then is what I mean. Let your lives be guided by the Spirit, and then you will certainly not indulge the cravings of your lower natures.
Williams New Testament
I mean this: Practice living by the Spirit and then by no means will you gratify the cravings of your lower nature.
World English Bible
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh.
Worrell New Testament
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye will not fulfill the desire of the flesh.
Worsley New Testament
I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye will not fulfil the desire of the flesh:
Youngs Literal Translation
And I say: In the Spirit walk ye, and the desire of the flesh ye may not complete;
Themes
Believers » Walk » Spirituality
Body » Resurrection of » Subjugation of
Holy spirit » Those that follow after the spirit
Holy spirit » What is contrary to the spirit
Inheritance » Who shall not inherit the kingdom of God
Law » Who is not under the law
Lust » Who shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh
Lust » What lusts against the spirit
Walk » Characteristics of » Spirituality
Walking » With God » Not after the flesh, but after the spirit
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Galatians 5:16
Devotionals containing Galatians 5:16
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Galatians 5:16
Prayers for Galatians 5:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Live By The Spirit And Reject The Deeds Of The Flesh
15 But if you bite and devour one another, watch out [that] you are not consumed by one another. 16 But I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, for these are in opposition to one another, so that whatever you want, you may not do these [things].
Phrases
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Cross References
Galatians 5:24-25
Now those {who belong to Christ} have crucified the flesh together with its feelings and its desires.
Romans 6:12
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that [you] obey its desires,
Romans 8:12-14
So then, brothers, we are obligated not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.
Romans 13:13-14
Let us live decently, as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and licentiousness, not in strife and jealousy.
Ephesians 2:3
among whom also we all formerly lived in the desires of our flesh, doing the will of the flesh and of the mind, and we were children of wrath by nature, as also the rest of [them] were.
Romans 8:4-5
in order that the requirement of the law would be fulfilled in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:29
But I say this, brothers: the time is shortened, that from now on even those who have wives should be as [if they] do not have [wives],
2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore [since we] have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of body and spirit, accomplishing holiness in the fear of God.
Galatians 3:17
Now I am saying this: the law, that came after four hundred and thirty years, does not revoke a covenant previously ratified by God, in order to nullify the promise.
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are sexual immorality, impurity, licentiousness,
Galatians 6:8
because the one who sows to his own flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.
Colossians 2:11
in whom also you were circumcised with a circumcision not made by hands, by the removal of the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ,
Colossians 3:5-10
Therefore put to death {what is earthly in you}: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustful passion, evil desire, and greediness, which is idolatry,
1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former desires [you used to conform to] in your ignorance,
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for sincere brotherly love, love one another fervently from the heart,
1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge [you] as foreigners and temporary residents to abstain from fleshly desires which wage war against your soul,
1 Peter 4:1-4
Therefore, [because] Christ suffered in the flesh, you also equip yourselves with the same way of thinking, because the one who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
1 Peter 4:6
Because for this reason also the gospel was preached to those who are dead, so that they were judged {by human standards} in the flesh, but they may live in the spirit {by God's standards}.
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him,
Jude 1:19-21
These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly, not having the Spirit.
Romans 8:1
Consequently, [there is] now no condemnation for those [who are] in Christ Jesus.