Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

Galatians 5:17

Are contrary [α ν τ ι κ ε ι τ α ι]. The verb means to lie opposite to; hence to oppose, withstand. The sentence these - to the other is not parenthetical.

So that [ι ν α]. Connect with these are contrary, etc. %Ina does not express result, but purpose, to the end that, - the purpose of the two contending desires. The intent of each principle in opposing the other is to prevent man's doing what the other principle moves him to do.

Cannot do [μ η π ο ι η τ ε]. A mistake, growing out of the misinterpretation of ina noted above. Rather, each works to the end that ye may not do, etc. The things that ye would [α ε α ν θ ε λ η τ ε]. The things which you will to do under the influence of either of the two contending principles. There is a mutual conflict of two powers. If one wills to do good, he is opposed by the flesh : if to do evil, by the Spirit.

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Galatians 5:17

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