Galatians 5:17

New Revised Standard Version

For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want.

Cross References

Genesis 6:3

Then the Lord said, “My spirit shall not abide in mortals forever, for they are flesh; their days shall be one hundred twenty years.”

Psalm 119:133

Keep my steps steady according to your promise, and never let iniquity have dominion over me.

Psalm 119:159

Consider how I love your precepts; preserve my life according to your steadfast love.

Psalm 119:176

I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek out your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.

Psalm 119:20

My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times.

Psalm 119:32

I run the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding.

Psalm 119:35

Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.

Psalm 119:40

See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.

Psalm 130:3

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand?

Psalm 65:3

When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

Surely there is no one on earth so righteous as to do good without ever sinning.

Isaiah 6:5

And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”

Matthew 12:30

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.

Matthew 16:23

But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”

Matthew 26:41

Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 5:6

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Luke 22:33

And he said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!”

Luke 22:46

and he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial.”

John 3:6

What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Romans 8:13

for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would indeed come through the law.

James 3:2

For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.