1. Galatians 5:21 (ESV)
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To what does “things like these” refer?

Galatians 5:21 (ESV)

21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

The list of vices mentioned by Paul is partial and not a complete list of sins.1 There are many more works of the sinful nature that could be mentioned.

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