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17 For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires[a] that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to[b] each other, so that you cannot do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh[c] are obvious:[d] sexual immorality, impurity, depravity,

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:17 tn The words “has desires” do not occur in the Greek text a second time, but are repeated in the translation for clarity.
  2. Galatians 5:17 tn Or “are hostile toward” (L&N 39.1).
  3. Galatians 5:19 tn See the note on the word “flesh” in Gal 5:13.
  4. Galatians 5:19 tn Or “clear,” “evident.”