How exactly does this section relate to the preceding one? Does a new section really begin at verse 16? There are some strong indicators that the answer is “yes” despite the fact that the NIV begins a new section at verse 13. First, the word translated “for” indicates that verse 13 offers support for the preceding statement rather than beginning a new section. Furthermore, verses 14–15 in turn offer support for verse 13, so for these reasons verses 13–15 are better
Galatians 5:16–26