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The Spirit-Led Walk
Commentators explain that "walking by the Spirit" is the practical method for Christian living. It means to consciously live under the Holy Spirit's influence, follow His guidance, and rely on His power. This is presented as the primary, active step a believer must take, which is far more effective than simply trying to resist sin through willpower alone.
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Galatians
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Albert Barnes
On Galatians 5:16
18th Century
Theologian
This I say then. This is the true rule about overcoming the propensities of your carnal natures and of avoiding the evils of strife and co…
AT Robertson
On Galatians 5:16
Ye shall not fulfil (ου μη τελεσητε). Rather, "Ye will not fulfil." Strong double negative with aorist active subjunctive.
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Charles Ellicott
On Galatians 5:16
19th Century
Bishop
Walk.—Conduct yourselves: a metaphor very common in the writings of St. Paul, but not unique to them. It occurs three times in the…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Galatians 5:16
19th Century
Preacher
This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
If your life is guided by the Spirit of God, …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Galatians 5:16
What is the solution to such biting, devouring, and destroying that is all too common among Christian assemblies? The answer, Paul says, is to “liv…
John Calvin
On Galatians 5:16
16th Century
Theologian
This I say then. Now follows the remedy. The ruin of the church is no light evil, and whatever threatens it must be opposed with the most …
John Gill
On Galatians 5:16
17th Century
Pastor
This I say then, walk in the Spirit The advice the apostle thinks fit to give, and which he would have observed, is, to "…
Matthew Henry
On Galatians 5:16–26
17th Century
Minister
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…