galatians 5:17 for the flesh lusteth against the spirit and the spirit against the flesh and these are contrary the one to the other so that ye cannot do the things that ye would

Galatians 5:17

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are contrary the one to the other; that ye may not do the things that ye would.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these things are opposed one to the other, that ye should not do those things which ye desire;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— For, the flesh, coveted against the Spirit, but, the Spirit, against the flesh,—for, these, unto one another, are opposed, lest, whatsoever things ye chance to desire, these, ye should be doing!
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— for the flesh doth desire contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit contrary to the flesh, and these are opposed one to another, that the things that ye may will—these ye may not do;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— For the flesh lusteth against the spirit: and the spirit against the flesh: For these are contrary one to another: so that you do not the things that you would.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary one to another, so that ye can not doe the same things that ye would.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that yee cannot doe the things that yee would.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— For the flesh craves that which is harmful to the Spirit, and the Spirit opposes the things of the flesh; and the two are contrary to one another, so that you are unable to do whatever you please.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— For the flesh desireth that which is repugnant to the Spirit, and the Spirit desireth that which is repugnant to the flesh; and the two are adverse one to the other, that not any thing that you will you may do.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— For the flesh craveth that which is repugnant to the Spirit; and the Spirit craveth that which is repugnant to the flesh: and the two are the opposites of each other, so that ye do not that which ye desire.

For 1063

{1063} Prime
γάρ
gar
{gar}

A primary particle; properly assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles).

the x3588

(3588) Complement
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

flesh 4561

{4561} Prime
σάρξ
sarx
{sarx}

Probably from the base of G4563; flesh (as stripped of the skin), that is, (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred, or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specifically) a human being (as such).

lusteth 1937

{1937} Prime
ἐπιθυμέω
epithumeo
{ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o}

From G1909 and G2372; to set the heart upon, that is, long for (rightfully or otherwise).

z5719

<5719> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019

against 2596

{2596} Prime
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

the x3588

(3588) Complement
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

Spirit, 4151

{4151} Prime
πνεῦμα
pneuma
{pnyoo'-mah}

From G4154; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy spirit.

and 1161

{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}

A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.

the x3588

(3588) Complement
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

Spirit 4151

{4151} Prime
πνεῦμα
pneuma
{pnyoo'-mah}

against 2596

{2596} Prime
κατά
kata
{kat-ah'}

A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined).

the x3588

(3588) Complement
ὁ
ho
{ho}

The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).

flesh: 4561

{4561} Prime
σάρξ
sarx
{sarx}

and 1161

{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}

A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.

these 5023

{5023} Prime
ταῦτα
tauta
{tow'-tah}

Nomitive or accusative neuter plural of G3778; these things.

are contrary 480

{0480} Prime
ἀντίκειμαι
antikeimai
{an-tik'-i-mahee}

From G0473 and G2749; to lie opposite, that is, be adverse (figuratively repugnant) to.

z5736

<5736> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 618

the one to the other: 240

{0240} Prime
ἀλλήλων
allelon
{al-lay'-lone}

Genitive plural from G0243 reduplicated; one another. (Sometimes with G3326 or G4314.).

so that 2443

{2443} Prime
ἵνα
hina
{hin'-ah}

Probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result).

ye cannot y3363

[3363] Standard
ἵνα με
hina me
{hin'-ah may}

That is, G2443 and G3361; in order (or so) that not.

x3361

(3361) Complement
μή
me
{may}

A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverbially) not, (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether.

do 4160

{4160} Prime
ποιέω
poieo
{poy-eh'-o}

Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct).

z5725

<5725> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 352

the things 5023

{5023} Prime
ταῦτα
tauta
{tow'-tah}

Nomitive or accusative neuter plural of G3778; these things.

that 3739

{3739} Prime
ὅς
hos
{hos}

Probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3588); the relative (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that.

302

{0302} Prime
ἄν
an
{an}

A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty.

ye would. 2309

{2309} Prime
θέλω
thelo
{thel'-o}

In certain tenses θελέω [[theleo]], {thel-eh'-o}; and ἐθέλέω [[etheleo]], {eth-el-eh'-o}, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G0138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations), that is, choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish, that is, be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in.

z5725

<5725> Grammar

Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 352

Galatians 5:17

_ _ For — the reason why walking by the Spirit will exclude fulfilling the lusts of the flesh, namely, their mutual contrariety.

_ _ the Spirit — not “lusteth,” but “tendeth (or some such word is to be supplied) against the flesh.”

_ _ so that ye cannot do the things that ye would — The Spirit strives against the flesh and its evil influence; the flesh against the Spirit and His good influence, so that neither the one nor the other can be fully carried out into action. “But” (Galatians 5:18) where “the Spirit” prevails, the issue of the struggle no longer continues doubtful (Romans 7:15-20) [Bengel]. The Greek is, “that ye may not do the things that ye would.” “The flesh and Spirit are contrary one to the other,” so that you must distinguish what proceeds from the Spirit, and what from the flesh; and you must not fulfil what you desire according to the carnal self, but what the Spirit within you desires [Neander]. But the antithesis of Galatians 5:18 (“But,” etc.), where the conflict is decided, shows, I think, that here Galatians 5:17 contemplates the inability both for fully accomplishing the good we “would,” owing to the opposition of the flesh, and for doing the evil our flesh would desire, owing to the opposition of the Spirit in the awakened man (such as the Galatians are assumed to be), until we yield ourselves wholly by the Spirit to “walk by the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:18).

See commentary on Galatians 5:13-26.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh desireth against the Spirit — Nature desires what is quite contrary to the Spirit of God. But the Spirit against the flesh — - But the Holy Spirit on his part opposes your evil nature. These are contrary to each other — The flesh and the Spirit; there can be no agreement between them. That ye may not do the things which ye would — - That, being thus strengthened by the Spirit, ye may not fulfil the desire of the flesh, as otherwise ye would do.

Galatians 5:17

For the ⁽ⁱ⁾ flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

⁽ⁱ⁾ For the flesh dwells even in the regenerated man, but the Spirit reigns, even though not without great strife, as is largely set forth in (Rom. 7:1-25).

the flesh:
Psalms 19:12-13 Who can understand [his] errors? cleanse thou me from secret [faults]. ... Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous [sins]; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Psalms 51:1-5 [[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.]] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. ... Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.
Psalms 51:10-12 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. ... Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me [with thy] free spirit.
Psalms 65:3 Iniquities prevail against me: [as for] our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Psalms 119:5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
Psalms 119:20 My soul breaketh for the longing [that it hath] unto thy judgments at all times.
Psalms 119:24-25 Thy testimonies also [are] my delight [and] my counsellors. ... DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.
Psalms 119:32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
Psalms 119:35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight.
Psalms 119:40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Psalms 119:133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
Psalms 119:159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovingkindness.
Psalms 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Ecclesiastes 7:20 For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Isaiah 6:5 Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.
Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 16:23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed [is] willing, but the flesh [is] weak.
John 3:6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but [how] to perform that which is good I find not.
Romans 7:21-25 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. ... I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans 8:5-6 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ... For to be carnally minded [is] death; but to be spiritually minded [is] life and peace.
Romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
James 4:5-6 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? ... But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

and these:
Galatians 3:21 [Is] the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.
Romans 7:7-8 What shall we say then? [Is] the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. ... But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin [was] dead.
Romans 7:10-14 And the commandment, which [was ordained] to life, I found [to be] unto death. ... For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
Romans 8:5-8 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. ... So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

so:
Psalms 119:4-6 Thou hast commanded [us] to keep thy precepts diligently. ... Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
Psalms 130:3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Matthew 5:6 Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Luke 22:33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
Luke 22:46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.
Luke 22:54-61 Then took they him, and led [him], and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off. ... And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
Romans 7:15-23 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. ... But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Philippians 3:12-16 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. ... Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.
James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same [is] a perfect man, [and] able also to bridle the whole body.
1 John 1:8-10 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. ... If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Ps 19:12; 51:1, 10; 65:3; 119:4, 5, 20, 24, 32, 35, 40, 133, 159, 176; 130:3. Ec 7:20. Is 6:5. Mt 5:6; 12:30; 16:17, 23; 26:41. Lk 22:33, 46, 54. Jn 3:6. Ro 7:7, 10, 15, 18, 21; 8:5, 13. Ga 3:21. Php 3:12. Jm 3:2; 4:5. 1Jn 1:8.