Galatians 5:17
Context5:17 For the flesh has desires that are opposed to the Spirit, and the Spirit has desires 1 that are opposed to the flesh, for these are in opposition to 2 each other, so that you cannot do what you want.
Galatians 5:24
Context5:24 Now those who belong to Christ 3 have crucified the flesh 4 with its passions 5 and desires.
[5:17] 1 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] 2 tn Or “are hostile toward” (L&N 39.1).
[5:24] 3 tc ‡ Some
[5:24] 4 tn See the note on the word “flesh” in Gal 5:13.
[5:24] 5 tn The Greek term παθήμασιν (paqhmasin, translated “passions”) refers to strong physical desires, especially of a sexual nature (L&N 25.30).