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Galatians 5:16-24

16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.

19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, 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. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires.

Cross References for Galatians 5:16-24

Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3

1 Thessalonians 2:12 - encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his king... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:12

Romans 8:1 - Life Through the Spirit Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, Click to read the verse Romans 8:1 Click to read the verse Romans 8:1

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

1 John 2:15-16 - Do Not Love the World Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:15-16

Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17

1 Peter 2:11 - Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:11

2 Corinthians 7:1 - Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contam... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1

Galatians 5:19-21 - The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:19-21

Galatians 6:16 - Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:16

Jude 1:16 - These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:16 Click to read the verse Jude 1:16

Colossians 2:11 - In him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of the sinful nature, not with a circumcis... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:11 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:11

Romans 6:12 - Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. Click to read the verse Romans 6:12 Click to read the verse Romans 6:12

Ezekiel 36:27 - And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:27

1 Corinthians 13:2 - If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:2

1 Corinthians 7:29 - What I mean, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:29

2 Corinthians 9:6 - Sowing Generously Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 9:6

Romans 8:14 - because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Click to read the verse Romans 8:14 Click to read the verse Romans 8:14

John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. Click to read the verse John 15:7 Click to read the verse John 15:7

Galatians 6:8 - The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one w... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:8 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:8

1 Peter 4:1-4 - Living for God Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:1-4

1 Peter 1:14 - As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:14

Romans 13:13-14 - Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immoral... Click to read the verse Romans 13:13-14 Click to read the verse Romans 13:13-14

Galatians 5:24-25 - Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:24-25 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:24-25

Romans 8:4 - in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live a... Click to read the verse Romans 8:4 Click to read the verse Romans 8:4

3 John 1:14 - I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send thei... Click to read the verse 3 John 1:14 Click to read the verse 3 John 1:14

Galatians 5:18 - But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:18 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:18

1 Corinthians 15:50 - I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:50

Galatians 5:25 - Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Click to read the verse Galatians 5:25 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:25

1 Peter 4:6 - For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they mig... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:6

Romans 8:12-14 - Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live accordin... Click to read the verse Romans 8:12-14 Click to read the verse Romans 8:12-14

Jude 1:19-21 - These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit. Click to read the verse Jude 1:19-21 Click to read the verse Jude 1:19-21

Colossians 3:5-10 - Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-10 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:5-10

Romans 8:4-5 - in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live a... Click to read the verse Romans 8:4-5 Click to read the verse Romans 8:4-5