Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.
The spirit
General references
Bible References
The spirit
Romans 7:18
For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I want to do the good, but I cannot do it.
Galatians 5:17
For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to each other, so that you cannot do what you want.
Philippians 2:12
So then, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, continue working out your salvation with awe and reverence,
General references
Mark 13:33
Watch out! Stay alert! For you do not know when the time will come.