16 But I say, (A)walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out (B)the desire of the flesh. 17 For (C)the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, (D)in order to keep you from doing whatever you want. 18 But if you are (E)led by the Spirit, (F)you are not under the Law. 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: (G)sexual immorality, impurity, indecent behavior, 20 idolatry, (H)witchcraft, hostilities, (I)strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, (J)selfish ambition, dissensions, (K)factions, 21 envy, (L)drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not (M)inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But (N)the fruit of the Spirit is (O)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, (P)self-control; against such things (Q)there is no law. 24 Now those who [a]belong to (R)Christ Jesus (S)crucified the flesh with its passions and (T)desires.

25 If we live by the Spirit, let’s follow (U)the Spirit as well. 26 Let’s not become (V)boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Bear One Another’s Burdens

(W)Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are (X)spiritual are to (Y)restore such a person (Z)in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. (AA)Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill (AB)the law of Christ. For (AC)if anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But each one must (AD)examine his own work, and then he will have reason for (AE)boasting, but [b]to himself alone, and not [c]to another. For (AF)each one will bear his own load.

Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:24 Lit are of Christ Jesus
  2. Galatians 6:4 Or in regard to
  3. Galatians 6:4 Or in regard to

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