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For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
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Two Paths, Two Destinies
Commentators explain that this verse presents a clear choice. "Sowing to the flesh" means investing your life and resources into self-indulgence and temporary pursuits, which inevitably leads to "corruption"—both physical and spiritual ruin. In contrast, "sowing to the Spirit" means living for God, guided by the Holy Spirit, and investing in things of eternal value, which leads to the harvest of everlasting life.
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Galatians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he that soweth to his flesh. This refers to one who makes provision for the indulgence of fleshly appetites and passions. (See Barnes …
Corruption (φθοραν). For this old word from φθειρω, see on 1 Corinthians 15:42. The precise meaning turns on the conte…
19th Century
Anglican
He that soweth to his flesh.—The seed sown is a man’s actions here on earth. If the object of those actions is merely sel…
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Baptist
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption;
That is what always comes to the flesh; it decays and corrupts.<…
The principle of sowing and reaping is especially true of Christian living. Those who spend their money on what gratifies their fleshly nature will…
16th Century
Protestant
For he that soweth to his flesh. Having stated the general sentiment, he now divides it into parts. To sow to the flesh is to loo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he that soweth to his flesh Not that taking due care of a man's body, seeking the preservation of its health, pr…
Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show and profess it. They may deceive others, yet they deceive themselves …
13th Century
Catholic
After showing how those who are greater should act toward those below them, and how equals should act toward equals, the Apostle now shows how thos…
