Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, |
Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, |
Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, |
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; |
Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, |
Now the works of the evil nature are well known, works of such a nature as, for example, fornication, uncleanness, wantonness, |
The activities of the lower nature are obvious. Here is a list: sexual immorality, impurity of mind, sensuality, |
Now the practices of the lower nature are clear enough: Sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, |
Now 1161 the 3588 works 2041 of the 3588 flesh 4561 are 2076 manifest, 5318 which 3748 are 2076 these; Adultery, 3430 fornication, 4202 uncleanness, 167 lasciviousness, 766 |
- No cross references or parallel passage have been cited for this verse.
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