idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies,
Parallel translations
- KJV Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
- BSB idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,
- NKJV idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,
- NASB idolatry, witchcraft, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions,
- NLT idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division,
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Quick answer
The works of the flesh also include idolatry, sorcery, and a cluster of relational sins like hatred, strife, jealousy, anger, and divisions. Sin corrupts both worship and community.
Overview
Paul continues the list, moving from false worship and occult practice to sins that fracture relationships and the church. The prominence of conflict-related sins fits the Galatians' situation of strife. This shows that the flesh produces not only personal vices but also the divisions that tear apart the body of Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 12
- Rev 21:8But for the cowardly, unbelieving, sinners, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.”
- 1 Cor 11:19For there also must be factions among you, that those who are approved may be revealed among you.
- Titus 3:10Avoid a factious man after a first and second warning,
- 2 Cor 11:19For you bear with the foolish gladly, being wise.
- Acts 8:9–11But there was a certain man, Simon by name, who used to practice sorcery in the city, and amazed the people of Samaria, making himself out to be some great one,
- 1 Chr 10:13–14So Saul died for his trespass which he committed against Yahweh, because of Yahweh’s word, which he didn’t keep; and also because he asked counsel of one who had a familiar spirit, to inquire,
- Deut 18:10There shall not be found with you anyone who makes his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one who uses divination, one who practices sorcery, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer,
- Acts 16:16–19As we were going to prayer, a certain girl having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by fortune telling.
- 1 Sam 15:23For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as idolatry and teraphim. Because you have rejected Yahweh’s word, he has also rejected you from being king.”
- 2 Chr 33:6He also made his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with wizards. He did much evil in Yahweh’s sight, to provoke him to anger.
- Ezek 22:18“Son of man, the house of Israel has become dross to me. All of them are brass, tin, iron, and lead in the middle of the furnace. They are the dross of silver.
- 2 Pet 2:1But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.
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