Galatians 5:23 “gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

World English Bible

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

American Standard Version

meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.

Geneva Bible 1599

Meekenesse, temperancie: against such there is no lawe.

Darby Translation

meekness, self-control: against such things there is no law.

Young's Literal Translation

meekness, temperance: against such there is no law;

Bible in Basic English

Gentle behaviour, control over desires: against such there is no law.

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Cross references

“temperance”

Acts 24:25 Titus 2:2 Titus 1:8 1 Corinthians 9:25

Acts 24:25 · BSB

As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”

Titus 2:2 · BSB

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.

Titus 1:8 · BSB

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

1 Corinthians 9:25 · BSB

Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

“against”

1 Timothy 1:9

1 Timothy 1:9 · BSB

We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

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