13 For you were called to (A)freedom, brothers and sisters; (B)only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but (C)serve one another through love. 14 For (D)the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “(E)You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 15 But if you (F)bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another.

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

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

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Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:24 Lit are of Christ Jesus

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