Galatians 5:16-6:10

New International Version

¹⁶ So I say, walk by the Spirit,^(A) and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.^{(B) 17} For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.^(C) They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever^[a] you want.^{(D) 18} But if you are led by the Spirit,^(E) you are not under the law.^(F)

¹⁹ The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,^(G) impurity and debauchery; ²⁰ idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions ²¹ and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.^(H) I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.^(I)

²² But the fruit^(J) of the Spirit is love,^(K) joy, peace,^(L) forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, ²³ gentleness and self-control.^(M) Against such things there is no law.^{(N) 24} Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(O) with its passions and desires.^{(P) 25} Since we live by the Spirit,^(Q) let us keep in step with the Spirit. ²⁶ Let us not become conceited,^(R) provoking and envying each other.

Doing Good to All

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit^(S) should restore^(T) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. ² Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.^{(U) 3} If anyone thinks they are something^(V) when they are not, they deceive themselves.^{(W) 4} Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,^(X) without comparing themselves to someone else,^{(Y) 5} for each one should carry their own load.^{(Z) 6} Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.^(AA)

⁷ Do not be deceived:^(AB) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.^{(AC) 8} Whoever sows to please their flesh,^(AD) from the flesh will reap destruction;^(AE) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.^{(AF) 9} Let us not become weary in doing good,^(AG) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.^{(AH) 10} Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good^(AI) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family^(AJ) of believers.