Scripture says that the flesh is always in war with the spirit and the spirit with the flesh. Our flesh pulls us to worldly things while our spirits pulls us to God. It’s a daily battle. However, only God can give us the strength to not give in to our flesh so that we can be lead by the Spirit. So, what does the Bible say about the flesh? Discover 30 key bible verses about the flesh below!
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30 Bible Verses About The Flesh
1. Galatians 5:16
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. (NKJV)
2. Romans 8:8
So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. (NKJV)
3. John 3:6
That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (NKJV)
4. 2 Corinthians 10:3
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. (NKJV)
5. Galatians 6:8
For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. (NKJV)
6. Galatians 5:17
For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. (NKJV)
7. Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (NKJV)
8. Romans 8:5
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. (NKJV)
9. 1 John 2:16
For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. (NKJV)
10. Romans 3:20
Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. (NKJV)
11. 1 Corinthians 15:50
Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. (NKJV)
12. 1 Peter 4:1
Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. (NKJV)
13. Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (NKJV)
14. Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. (NKJV)
15. Galatians 5:13
For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (NKJV)
16. Galatians 5:19-21
Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. (NKJV)
17. Galatians 2:20
I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (NKJV)
18. Romans 8:1-2
There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. (NKJV)
19. Romans 8:13
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. (NKJV)
20. Galatians 5:24
And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (NKJV)
21. 2 Corinthians 7:1
Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. (NKJV)
22. Ecclesiastes 11:10
Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, And put away evil from your flesh, For childhood and youth are vanity. (NKJV)
23. 1 Corinthians 1:28-29
And the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence. (NKJV)
24. Romans 7:18
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. (NKJV)
25. Galatians 2:15-16
We who are Jews by nature, and not sinners of the Gentiles, knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified. (NKJV)
26. Ezekiel 36:26
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. (NKJV)
27. Psalm 63:1
O God, You are my God; Early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land Where there is no water. (NKJV)
28. Jeremiah 32:27
Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me? (NKJV)
29. Proverbs 3:7-8
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. (NKJV)
30. Romans 8:6
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (NKJV)
FINAL THOUGHTS
I hope you enjoyed 30 key bible verses about the flesh Let me know in the comments below what bible verse about the flesh you loved the most!
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Sending you blessings & love,
Gabby Abigail
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