Galatians 5:25

Translations

Modern

Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

Traditional

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Literal

If we live by the Spirit, we should also walk by the Spirit.

Latin

Si Spiritu vivimus, Spiritu et ambulemus.

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English

Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

Notes

Galatians 5:25

Christians do not live by the law but instead let the Holy Spirit guide their lives.

Galatians 5:19–26

These two lists compare life controlled by sinful desires (5:19 –21) with life guided by the Holy Spirit (5:22 –26). Living by the Spirit means following a higher moral standard than the law can provide.

Galatians 5:16–26

A faith without laws will not cause moral ruin. The Holy Spirit guides people, changing their hearts to follow God's will and not sin (see Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10).

Galatians 5:13–6:10

Paul explains that justification (being in right relationship with God) comes by faith alone. He then asks, "If we do not follow the law, what guides our behavior?" He answers that the Holy Spirit provides righteousness. The Judaizers (Jewish Christians who believed in following traditional Jewish laws) likely warned that Paul's message of freedom could lead believers to moral failure (5:1). Paul argues that freedom is not an excuse to sin because love guides Christians. We should use our freedom to serve each other with love (see also 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Faith and Good Deeds Holiness by Relationship The Law and the Spirit The Old Realm and the New The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant

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