Galatians 5:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
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BSBPD
“gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“meekness, self-control; against such there is no law.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“meekness, temperance: against such there is no law;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Galatians 5:23 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Acts 24:25As 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.”
- 1 Corinthians 9:25Everyone 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.
- 1 Timothy 1:9We 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,
- Titus 1:8Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
- Titus 2:2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance.
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