Parallel Verses
New Heart English Bible
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desires 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I say, live by the Spirit, and you will never carry out the desire 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.
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, be careful that you do not consume one another. 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire.
Phrases
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Cross References
Galatians 5:24-25
Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.
Romans 6:12
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
Romans 8:12-14
So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
Romans 13:13-14
Let us walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
Ephesians 2:3
among whom we also all once lived in the lust of our flesh, doing the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, even as the rest.
Romans 8:4-5
that the ordinance of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
1 Corinthians 7:29
But I say this, brothers: the time is short, that from now on, both those who have wives may be as though they had none;
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Galatians 3:17
Now I say this. A covenant confirmed beforehand by God, the law, which came four hundred thirty years after, does not annul, so as to make the promise of no effect.
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,
Galatians 6:8
For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
Colossians 2:11
in whom you were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;
Colossians 3:5-10
Put to death, therefore, whatever is worldly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1 Peter 1:14
as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance,
1 Peter 1:22
Seeing you have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth in sincere brotherly affection, love one another from a pure heart fervently:
1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 Peter 4:1-4
Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind; for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin;
1 Peter 4:6
For to this end the Good News was preached even to the dead, that they might be judged indeed as men in the flesh, but live as to God in the spirit.
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world, neither the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, the Father's love is not in him.
Jude 1:19-21
These are they who cause divisions, and are sensual, not having the Spirit.
Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.