Galatians 5:18 web — But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

World English Bible

"But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."

— Galatians 5:18, World English Bible

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Galatians 5 — Context

15

But if you bite and devour one another, be careful that you don't consume one another.

16

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh.

17

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, that you may not do the things that you desire.

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But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

19

Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness,

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idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,

21

envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 5:18 say?
Galatians 5:18 in the World English Bible reads: “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.”
Where is Galatians 5:18 in the Bible?
Galatians 5:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 5, verse 18.
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 5:18.
What translation should I read Galatians 5:18 in?
Galatians 5:18 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 5:18?
Galatians 5:18 reads (WEB): “But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” 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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