¹² Therefore do not let sin reign^(A) in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.

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)

²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(A) with its passions and desires.^(B)