Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

General references

Bible References

The spirit

Romans 7:18
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.
Galatians 5:17
For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

General references

Mark 13:33
Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.

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