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Galatians 5:13

KJV
For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
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NKJV
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.
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NASB
For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
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NIV
You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature (flesh); rather, serve one another in love.
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Amp.
For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness], but through love you should serve one another.
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Wuest
For, as for you, upon the basis of freedom you were called, brethren. Only do not turn your liberty into a base of operations for the evil nature, but through love keep on constantly serving one another,
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Phps.
It is to freedom that you have been called, my brothers. Only be careful that freedom does not become mere opportunity for your lower nature. You should be free to serve each other in love.
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Wms.
For you, brothers, were called to freedom; only you must not let your freedom be an excuse for the gratification of your lower nature, but in love be slaves to one another.
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Writings on the Paidion Books Site
That Reference This Scripture

  1. Advice to New Believers - Neil Girrard
  2. History Revisited - Neil Girrard
  3. Material Wisdom; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
  4. One Another Commands - Neil Girrard
  5. Pastor, Bishop or Nicolaitan Overlord? - Neil Girrard
  6. Purity - Neil Girrard
  7. Spiritual Deception; Lords of Darkness - Neil Girrard
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