Galatians 5:17
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King James Version (modern wording)
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that all of you cannot do the things that all of you would.
Galatians 5:17 (KJV)
American Standard Version
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would.
Galatians 5:17 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Galatians 5:17 (BSB)
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What does Galatians 5:17 say?
Galatians 5:17 in modern King James wording reads: "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that all of you cannot do the things that all of you would."
Where is Galatians 5:17 found in the Bible?
Galatians 5:17 is verse 17 of chapter 5 of the book of Galatians, in the New Testament. Galatians has 6 chapters.
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