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Berean Standard Bible

“and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Galatians 5:21

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Study note

After describing the works of the flesh, Paul lists a series of vices, from sexual sin and idolatry to jealousy, drunkenness and wild parties. He contrasts them with the fruit of the Spirit that follows.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom.

King James Version (KJV)

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

envyings, drunkenness, revellings, and such like; of which I forewarn you, even as I did forewarn you, that they who practise such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Envy, uncontrolled drinking and feasting, and such things: of which I give you word clearly, even as I did in the past, that they who do such things will have no part in the kingdom of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

envyings, murders, drunkennesses, revellings, and such like, of which I tell you before, as I also said before, that those doing such things the reign of God shall not inherit.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Envidias, homicidios, borracheras, banqueteos, y cosas semejantes á éstas: de las cuales os denuncio, como ya os he anunciado, que los que hacen tales cosas no heredarán el reino de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

envidia; borracheras, orgías y otras cosas como esas. Como ya les dije antes, se los repito ahora: los que llevan esa clase de vida no heredarán el reino de Dios.

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