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Galatians 5:17
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17 For (A)the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, (B)in order to keep you from doing whatever you want.

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Galatians 5:17
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17 For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires[a] that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to[b] each other, so that you cannot do what you want.

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  1. Galatians 5:17 tn The words “has desires” do not occur in the Greek text a second time, but are repeated in the translation for clarity.
  2. Galatians 5:17 tn Or “are hostile toward” (L&N 39.1).
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Galatians 5:17
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17 The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so you are not free to carry out your good intentions.

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Galatians 5:17
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17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.(A) They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever[a] you want.(B)

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  1. Galatians 5:17 Or you do not do what
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