Galatians 5:16 kjv — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

King James Version

"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh."

— Galatians 5:16, King James Version

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Galatians 5 — Context

13

For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

14

For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

15

But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another.

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This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

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For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

18

But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

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Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

Galatians 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:16 say?
Galatians 5:16 in the King James Version reads: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
Where is Galatians 5:16 in the Bible?
Galatians 5:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 16.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 5:16.
What translation should I read Galatians 5:16 in?
Galatians 5:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 5:16?
Galatians 5:16 reads (KJV): “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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