Lusteth against (επιθυμε κατα). Like a tug of war. This use of σαρξ as opposed to the Spirit (Holy Spirit) personifies σαρξ. Light…

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit. The inclinations and desires of the flesh are contrary to those of the Spirit. They draw us away…

For the flesh . . .—In this verse, we have brought out most distinctly the antithesis between the flesh and the Spirit, w…

And these are contrary the one to the other: so that you cannot do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not unde…

A characteristic of the contrast between sarx and pneuma is that the two principles are in deep and irreconcilable conflict. In the sense in which …

For the flesh lusteth. The spiritual life maintained without a struggle. We are here informed of the nature of the difficulty, which arise…

For the flesh lusts against the Spirit
By "flesh" is meant, not the carnal or literal sense of the Scripture, which is Origen'…

If it is our care to act under the guidance and power of the blessed Spirit, though we may not be freed from the stirrings and oppositions of the c…

After indicating that the spiritual state consists in charity, the Apostle then deals with the cause of this state: the Holy Spirit, whom he says t…