^5:17For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires³⁰ that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to³¹ each other, so that you cannot do what you want.

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Footnotes

30 The words “has desires” do not occur in the Greek text a second time, but are repeated in the translation for clarity.
31 Or “are hostile toward” (L&N 39.1).

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.

NLTNew Living Translation

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.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

For the flesh desires against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, for these are in opposition to one another, so that whatever you want, you may not do these things.

KJV 1900King James Version

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.

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