Saint Paul:

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do.

— Saint Paul Ancient

Apostle who spread Christianity

Context

Galatians 5:16-17

Date / Period

c. 48-55 CE

Source

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians%205&version=NIV

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Cross Reference

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