Galatians 5:25 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)25 If we live by the [guidance of the] Holy Spirit, we should also walk in [the ways of] the Holy Spirit. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176925 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition25 If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)25 If we live by the Spirit, by the Spirit let us also walk. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible25 If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow the Spirit. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version25 If we live by the Spirit, we should also walk by the Spirit. Ver Capítulo |
It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is “that” instead of “who”] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus’ teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus’ teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.
He has also made us competent as ministers of a New Agreement [i.e., between Himself and mankind]. It is not [an agreement] based [merely] on a written document [i.e., such as the Law of Moses], but on the Holy Spirit, for the written document brings [spiritual] death [See Rom. 8:2], but the Holy Spirit brings [never ending] life.
And if Christ lives in your hearts, even though the body is [doomed to] death because of [Adam’s (?)] sin; yet the spirit is [destined to] live [forever] because of being [made] right with God. [Note: Some take “spirit” here to be “Spirit” and make it “the Holy Spirit gives you life.” See next verse].
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real “Jews” in God’s eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God’s Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].