Parallel Verses
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.
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 continue to bite and devour one another, take care that you do not consume one another.
16 But I say,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Galatians 5:24-25
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have impaled the flesh with its passions and lusts.
Romans 6:12
Let no sin rule in your mortal body, that you should obey the lustful desires.
Romans 8:12-14
So then, brothers we are under obligation, not to the flesh, to live according to flesh (human nature),
Romans 13:13-14
Let us walk honestly as in the daytime, not in rioting and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and loose conduct, not in strife and jealousy.
Ephesians 2:3
We all once lived in the lust of our flesh, indulging the desires (lusts) of the flesh and of the mind. We were by nature children of anger and violent passion, like everyone else.
Romans 8:4-5
God did this so that the righteous requirements of the Law might be fully satisfied in us who live according to the Spirit, and not according to human nature.
1 Corinthians 7:29
I will say this brothers the time remaining is short. So from now on those who have wives should be like those who have none.
2 Corinthians 7:1
Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.
Galatians 3:17
Now this I say: the Law, which came four hundred and thirty years later, does not invalidate a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise.
Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh (sinful human nature) are apparent. They are: fornication, uncleanness, loose conduct,
Galatians 6:8
He that sows to his own flesh will harvest corruption of the flesh. But he that sows to the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
Colossians 2:11
You were also circumcised in him 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
Make your members that are upon the earth dead with regard to fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness (greed), which is idolatry.
1 Peter 1:14
Live as children of obedience. Do not fashion yourself according to your former lusts, for you were ignorant at that time.
1 Peter 1:22
You have purified your hearts by obeying the truth. You have genuine affection for the brothers and sisters. So always love one another intensely (extremely) (deeply) from the heart.
1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I request that you as aliens and strangers abstain from fleshly lust (desires), which causes conflict in you.
1 Peter 4:1-4
Since Christ suffered physically for us, you too must strengthen yourselves with the same way of thinking that he had. Whoever suffers physically has ceased from sin.
1 Peter 4:6
The good news was preached for this purpose even to the dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but may live according to God in the spirit.
1 John 2:15-16
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If any one loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Jude 1:19-21
These cause divisions; they are sensual (worldly-minded) persons not having the Spirit.
Romans 8:1
Those who live through (in union with) (because of) Jesus Christ have no condemnation. [They do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.]