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Galatians 5:18

Galatians 5:18
But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now the works of the flesh are manifest,.... By "flesh" is meant corrupt nature, as before, and by the works of it, not only external acts of sin, but inward lusts; for such are here mentioned among…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But if ye be led of the Spirit - If you submit to the teachings and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ye are not under the law - You are under a different dispensation - the dispensation of the Spirit. You…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But, if ye be led of the Spirit - If ye receive again the Gospel and the grace of Christ, and permit yourselves to be influenced by the Holy Spirit whom you are now grieving, ye are not under the law…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Galatians 5:13-26

In the latter part of this chapter the apostle comes to exhort these Christians to serious practical godliness, as the best antidote against the snares of the false teachers. Two things especially he…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Galatians 5:17-18

I say -fulfil" for I well know that the spiritual life is, and must be, one of conflict you must fight manfully under Christ's banner and continue His faithful soldiers unto your life's end. The…