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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/galatians/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/galatians/5.htm">New International Version</a> Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nlt/galatians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. <a href="/esv/galatians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/bsb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/blb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now those of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/kjv/galatians/5.htm">King James Bible</a> And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. <a href="/nkjv/galatians/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nasb_/galatians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nasb/galatians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nasb77/galatians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/lsb/galatians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/amp/galatians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites. <a href="/csb/galatians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/hcsb/galatians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/asv/galatians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. <a href="/cev/galatians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And because we belong to Christ Jesus, we have killed our selfish feelings and desires. <a href="/erv/galatians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they that are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts thereof. <a href="/gwt/galatians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their corrupt nature along with its passions and desires. <a href="/gnt/galatians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> And those who belong to Christ Jesus have put to death their human nature with all its passions and desires. <a href="/isv/galatians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now those who belong to the Messiah Jesus have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/msb/galatians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/net/galatians/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Now those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nheb/galatians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. <a href="/wbt/galatians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. <a href="/wey/galatians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Against such things as these there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their lower nature with its passions and appetites. <a href="/web/galatians/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/galatians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and those who are of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with the affections and the desires; <a href="/blb/galatians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now those of Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/ylt/galatians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and those who are Christ's, the flesh did crucify with the affections, and the desires; <a href="/slt/galatians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they of Christ have crucified the flesh with the passions and desires.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/galatians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they that are Christ's, have crucified their flesh, with the vices and concupiscences. <a href="/cpdv/galatians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For those who are Christ’s have crucified their flesh, along with its vices and desires. <a href="/nabre/galatians/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Now those who belong to Christ [Jesus] have crucified their flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/nrsvce/galatians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/galatians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And those who belong to Christ have controlled their weaknesses and passions. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But those who are of The Messiah have crucified their flesh with all its weaknesses and its cravings.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/galatians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. <a href="/godbey/galatians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But those belonging to Christ Jesus have crucified carnality with the passions and lusts. <a href="/haweis/galatians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But they who are Christ?s have crucified the flesh with its passions and irregular appetites. <a href="/mace/galatians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now they who belong to Christ, have crucified the animal nature with the affections and passions thereof. <a href="/wey/galatians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Against such things as these there is no law. Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their lower nature with its passions and appetites. <a href="/worrell/galatians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And those who are of Christ Jesus crucified the flesh with the passions and desires. <a href="/worsley/galatians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And they, that are Christ's, have crucified the flesh with it's passions and desires. <a href="/parallel/galatians/5-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=1168" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/galatians/5.htm">Living by the Spirit</a> …23gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who belong to</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: estaurōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">have crucified</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarka (N-AFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. ">flesh</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3804.htm" title="3804: pathēmasin (N-DNP) -- From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence.">passions</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymiais (N-DFP) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">desires.</a> 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Romans 6:6</a> We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin. <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a> Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. <a href="/romans/8-13.htm">Romans 8:13</a> For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come! <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Ephesians 4:22-24</a> to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; / to be renewed in the spirit of your minds; / and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. <a href="/colossians/2-11.htm">Colossians 2:11</a> In Him you were also circumcised, in the putting off of your sinful nature, with the circumcision performed by Christ and not by human hands. <a href="/romans/13-14.htm">Romans 13:14</a> Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. <a href="/1_peter/4-1.htm">1 Peter 4:1-2</a> Therefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin. / Consequently, he does not live out his remaining time on earth for human passions, but for the will of God. <a href="/philippians/3-3.htm">Philippians 3:3</a> For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh— <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a> No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. <a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a> Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">Luke 9:23</a> Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. <a href="/1_john/2-15.htm">1 John 2:15-17</a> Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. / For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. / The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever. <a href="/james/4-4.htm">James 4:4</a> You adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever chooses to be a friend of the world renders himself an enemy of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.they.<a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Galatians 3:29</a> And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.<a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a> But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a> And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.crucified.<a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-18,20</a> This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh… <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Galatians 6:14</a> But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.<a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Romans 6:6</a> Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.affections.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/6-12.htm">Affections</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Appetites</a> <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/galatians/3-29.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Crucified</a> <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Passions</a> <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-27.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Affections</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Appetites</a> <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Crucified</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-6.htm">Death</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Lusts</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Nature</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Passions</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Sinful</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-5.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 5</div>1. <a href="/galatians/5-1.htm">He wills them to stand in their liberty,</a> 3. <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">and not to observe circumcision;</a> 13. <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">but rather love, which is the sum of the law.</a> 19. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">He lists the works of the flesh,</a> 22. <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">and the fruits of the Spirit,</a> 25. <a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">and exhorts to walk in the Spirit.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/galatians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Those who belong to Christ Jesus This phrase identifies the audience as those who have committed their lives to Jesus Christ, signifying a personal relationship and allegiance to Him. In the context of Galatians, Paul is addressing believers who have accepted the gospel of grace, contrasting them with those who rely on the law for salvation. This belonging implies a transformation and a new identity in Christ, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a>, where believers are described as new creations. The concept of belonging to Christ also reflects the covenant relationship established through His sacrifice, echoing the Old Testament covenants where God's people were set apart for Him.have crucified the flesh The imagery of crucifixion is powerful, evoking the historical reality of Jesus' own crucifixion. This metaphor indicates a decisive and complete action taken by believers against their sinful nature. In the Roman world, crucifixion was a brutal and public execution method, symbolizing the total rejection and condemnation of the flesh. Theologically, this reflects <a href="/romans/6-6.htm">Romans 6:6</a>, where Paul explains that our old self was crucified with Christ, so we are no longer slaves to sin. This act of crucifying the flesh is not a literal physical act but a spiritual one, signifying the believer's commitment to reject sin and live by the Spirit.with its passions and desires This phrase highlights the internal struggle against sinful inclinations that believers face. The "passions and desires" refer to the natural human tendencies that are contrary to God's will, often associated with the works of the flesh listed earlier in <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a>. In the cultural context of the Greco-Roman world, such desires were often indulged without restraint, but Paul calls believers to a higher standard. This call to crucify the flesh with its passions and desires aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized self-denial and taking up one's cross (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>). It also connects to the prophetic call for holiness found throughout Scripture, urging believers to live lives that reflect their new identity in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Galatians, addressing the churches in Galatia about living by the Spirit and not by the flesh. 2. <a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia</a> A region in modern-day Turkey where the recipients of this letter resided. The churches here were struggling with issues related to legalism and the true nature of Christian freedom. 3. <a href="/topical/c/christ_jesus.htm">Christ Jesus</a> Central figure of Christianity, whose life, death, and resurrection provide the foundation for the believer's new life. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_flesh.htm">The Flesh</a> Represents the sinful nature and human desires that are contrary to God's will. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> A metaphorical reference to the believer's act of putting to death their sinful nature, drawing on the imagery of Christ's crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/crucifixion_of_the_flesh.htm">Crucifixion of the Flesh</a> Believers are called to actively participate in the process of sanctification by rejecting sinful desires. This is not a passive experience but requires intentionality and reliance on the Holy Spirit. <a href="/topical/b/belonging_to_christ.htm">Belonging to Christ</a> Our identity in Christ empowers us to overcome the flesh. Understanding our position in Christ is crucial for living a victorious Christian life. <a href="/topical/l/living_by_the_spirit.htm">Living by the Spirit</a> The crucifixion of the flesh is possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. Daily submission to the Spirit's leading is essential for spiritual growth and maturity. <a href="/topical/t/transformation_and_renewal.htm">Transformation and Renewal</a> The Christian life is marked by ongoing transformation as we align our desires with God's will. This transformation is evidence of our genuine faith and commitment to Christ. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Engaging with a community of believers provides support and accountability in our journey of crucifying the flesh. Encouragement and correction from fellow Christians help us stay on the path of righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'crucify_the_flesh'_mean.htm">What does "crucify the flesh" mean?</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_ever_considered_a_refugee.htm">What does 'crucify the flesh' mean?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_jesus_christ.htm">Who is Jesus Christ?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_paul's_view_differ_from_gospels.htm">Why does Paul's theology of Jesus sometimes conflict with the Gospel accounts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) But such things are just what the Christian would do. He will have nothing to make him act differently. He will not need to be taught peaceableness, goodness, or self-control, for the impulses which run counter to these are dead within him: they were killed at the moment when he gave himself up wholly to a crucified Saviour.And.--Better, How, or But; introducing a summary conclusion from what has gone before, applying it to the Christian.They that are Christ's.--The reading of the oldest MSS. is, they that are of Christ Jesus. The Messianic character of the Christian scheme is put forward prominently: "they that belong to Jesus, the Messiah."Have crucified the flesh.--Strictly, crucified: viz., in their baptism. A full comment on this expression is afforded by <a href="/context/romans/6-2.htm" title="God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?">Romans 6:2-14</a>, where see Notes. The relation into which the Christian is brought with Christ is such as to neutralise and deaden all the sensual impulses within him; and inasmuch as the central point in that relation is the crucifixion: inasmuch, further, as crucifixion is death, and the Christian is bound to make the death of his Master his own, so far as relates to sin, he is said not merely to "kill" but to "crucify" the flesh, with its evil appetites and passions.Affections and lusts.--Passions and desires. "Affections" are passive--susceptibility to evil impressions; "lusts" active--desire for that which is forbidden.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And they that are Christ's (οἱ δὲ τοῦ Ξριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ [Receptus omits Ἰησοῦ]; now they that are of the Christ Jesus. The expression, ὁ Ξριστὸς Ἰησοῦς is not a common one. It occurs besides in <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a>, τοῦ Ξριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, where, however, as indeed here, editors are not quite unanimous in retaining Ἱησοῦ: and <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6</a>, τὸν Ξριστὸν Ἰησοῦν τὸν Κύριον. Ξριστὸς Ἰησοῦς without the article is continually met with. The presence of the article seems to betoken that the word "Christ" is introduced as an official description rather than as a proper name, "the Christ Jesus" being thus a phrase similar to "the Lord Jesus." Not being so familiar to us as this latter, it appears at first more uncouth than it really is. To understand the precise force of the conjunction δέ, we must review the foregoing context. In vers. 16, 17 the apostle puts in contrast with each other, "walking by the Spirit" and "fulfilling the desire of the flesh." In the three following verses (19-21) he points out what kind of life the flesh prompts men to pursue, and its fatal consequences; in vers. 22, 23 the character formed by the Spirit's influence, and its blessed immunity from the censure of the Law. He is now concerned to show how these considerations apply to Christians. A Christian (he says) by becoming such puts away the flesh; is alive, therefore, if at all, by or to the Spirit; this being so, he must in all reason by the Spirit's direction rule his conduct. It results from this review that the δὲ turns the course of remark upon a new topic, namely, the essential character of a Christian's profession as a premiss to introduce the practical conclusion stated in ver. 25. The use of the possessive, "of the Christ Jesus," is similar to that in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-23.htm">1 Corinthians 3:23</a>, "ye are Christ's;" <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a>, "he is not his;" Romans14:8, "we are the Lord's." Comp. also <a href="/2_timothy/2-19.htm">2 Timothy 2:19</a>; <a href="/titus/2-14.htm">Titus 2:14</a>, "a people for his own possession;" <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Ephesians 1:14</a>. We are made Christ's people, outwardly and in covenant, by baptism; but we cannot be his very own, really and vitally (<a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Romans 8:9</a>), unless through faith we recognize him as our Lord and of our own free will and deed attach ourselves heartily to his discipleship. In that hour of renunciation of sin we in truth "fasten the flesh to the cross." Have crucified the flesh (τὴν σάρκα ἐσταύρωσαν). That is, have put it away from them, as a thing to be abhorred, that it might die the death. These three several particulars of thought appear combined in the mixt mode embodied in the word "crucified." The verb, denoting simply affixing to the cross, and not putting to death by crucifixion, intimates the lingering character of the death which the flesh was to undergo. It was, indeed, put away at once, by a final decisive act of the will; but it would still for a while continue to live. Viewed thus, the notion represented by the image harmonizes with the statement in ver. 17 of the continued conflict which is being waged within us between the flesh and the Spirit. The time when the Christian did thus affix the flesh to the cross is indicated by the form of expression, of being "of Christ;" there can have been no time since he has been Christ's at which this thing had not been already done. It is, alas, but too possible to take the flesh still living down from the cross and clasp it afresh to our bosom; but cherishing that as our friend, we are Christ's no longer. Above (<a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a>) the apostle wrote, "I am hanging on the cross with Christ: but I live;" but with a different application of the image. There he was thinking of the relation into which his union with the crucified Jesus brought him with respect to the Mosaical Law. Here he has in view the renunciation of sin which accompanies the addiction of ourselves to Christ's service. There he himself is crucified; here, the flesh. The cross once more recurs in <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a>, with yet another reference. The description here given by the apostle of Christian conversion tallies well with that given by him in <a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-11</a>. There, however, the change through which a man becomes a Christian is couched under a different image - that of a death and resurrection, analogous to and founded upon the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which, in baptism, administered according to the original primitive mode, are represented by the immersion in and the emerging from the water. While illustrating this image, the apostle further says (ver. 6), "Our old man was crucified with him (συνεσταυρώθη), that the body of sin might be done away, that we should no longer be in bondage to sin;" where the Greek word rendered "was crucified with (him)" again denotes being affixed to the cross, in sympathy with him "who was made sin for us," with the view of bringing to nought "the body of sin "- which phrase, "body of sin," is nearly equivalent to "flesh," being the sum total of the vicious activities in which the flesh manifests itself; this bringing to nought or doing away (κατάργησις) of the body of sin, being the result ultimately to follow from the crucifixion, and not identical with it. In the passage in the Romans now referred to, the apostle brings to view, not only the just now cited description of the negative side of our regeneration, but also its positive side, of a passing into a new sphere of activities "walking in newness of life," and "living unto God in Christ Jesus." In our present passage the negative phrase is alone definitely stated. The difference is probably due to the fact that the figure of crucifying the flesh supplies the illustration of only the negative aspect; whereas baptism, with its watery burial and resurrection, represents the positive aspect as well. With the affections and lusts (σὺν τοῖς παθήμασι καὶ ταῖς ἐπιθυμίαις); with its affections and its lusts. The difference between "affections" and "lusts" may be probably assumed to be this - that the former denotes disordered states of the soul viewed as in a condition of disease, well represented in the Authorized Version by "affections;" whine the latter points to the goings forth of the soul towards objects which it is wrong to pursue. In <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Philippians 3:10</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">1 Peter 1:11</a>, and a number of other passages the noun παθήματα means "sufferings." Only once besides is it used in an ethical sense; in <a href="/romans/7-5.htm">Romans 7:5</a> we read, "The παθήματα of sins which were through the Law wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death;" and in vers. 7, 8 the apostle instances "coveting" (ἐπιθυμία) as wrought by sin in his soul, by occasion of the commandment, "Thou shalt not covet." We seem led to conjecture that he meant that a sinful condition of the soul (πάθημα ἁμαρτίας) was by the commandment stimulated into a mere aggressive action. We have πάθος in <a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:5</a>, and the plural πάθη in <a href="/romans/1-26.htm">Romans 1:26</a>; in each case of exorbitant sexual desire. But in the apostle's use of παθήματα in its ethical sense we seem to have neither the notion of extreme intensity nor the limitation to one particular class of desire, which are both of them apparent in his use of πάθος. This clause, "with its affections and its lusts," adds nothing to the substantial sense of "the flesh." The apostle seems led to subjoin the words by a pathetic remembrance o the moral miseries appertaining to "the flesh" - "those affections and those desires thereof which are so hard to control, and which are at the same time so fatal to our welfare." <a href="/commentaries/galatians/5-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Those Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who [belong to] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. have crucified ἐσταύρωσαν (estaurōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. flesh σάρκα (sarka) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4561.htm">Strong's 4561: </a> Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. [its] τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. passions παθήμασιν (pathēmasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3804.htm">Strong's 3804: </a> From a presumed derivative of pathos; something undergone, i.e. Hardship or pain; subjectively, an emotion or influence. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. desires. ἐπιθυμίαις (epithymiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. 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