18 But (A)if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19 Now (B)the works of the flesh are evident, which are: [a]adultery, [b]fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 21 envy, [c]murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that (C)those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

22 But (D)the fruit of the Spirit is (E)love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, (F)goodness, (G)faithfulness, 23 [d]gentleness, self-control. (H)Against such there is no law. 24 And those who are Christ’s (I)have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 (J)If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. 26 (K)Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Bear and Share Burdens

Brethren, if a man is [e]overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of (L)gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. (M)Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill (N)the law of Christ. For (O)if anyone thinks himself to be something, when (P)he is nothing, he deceives himself. But (Q)let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and (R)not in another. For (S)each one shall bear his own load.

Be Generous and Do Good

(T)Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for (U)whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap (V)everlasting life. And (W)let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap (X)if we do not lose heart. 10 (Y)Therefore, as we have opportunity, (Z)let us do good to all, (AA)especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Footnotes

  1. Galatians 5:19 NU omits adultery
  2. Galatians 5:19 sexual immorality
  3. Galatians 5:21 NU omits murders
  4. Galatians 5:23 meekness
  5. Galatians 6:1 caught

18 But if you are led by the Spirit,(A) you are not under the law.(B)

19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality,(C) impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like.(D) I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.(E)

22 But the fruit(F) of the Spirit is love,(G) joy, peace,(H) forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.(I) Against such things there is no law.(J) 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh(K) with its passions and desires.(L) 25 Since we live by the Spirit,(M) let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited,(N) provoking and envying each other.

Doing Good to All

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit(O) should restore(P) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.(Q) If anyone thinks they are something(R) when they are not, they deceive themselves.(S) Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,(T) without comparing themselves to someone else,(U) for each one should carry their own load.(V) Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.(W)

Do not be deceived:(X) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.(Y) Whoever sows to please their flesh,(Z) from the flesh will reap destruction;(AA) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.(AB) Let us not become weary in doing good,(AC) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.(AD) 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good(AE) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family(AF) of believers.