Galatians 2:18

2:18 But if I build up again those things I once destroyed, ¹  I demonstrate that I am one who breaks God’s law. ² 

Galatians 5:17

5:17 For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires ³  that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to ⁴  each other, so that you cannot do what you want.

[2:18]  ¹ tn Or “once tore down.”

[2:18]  ² tn Traditionally, “that I am a transgressor.”

[5:17]  ³ tn The words “has desires” do not occur in the Greek text a second time, but are repeated in the translation for clarity.

[5:17]  ⁴ tn Or “are hostile toward” (L&N 39.1).