Galatians 5:24

Crucified the flesh

(την σαρκα εσταυρωσαν). Definite event, first aorist active indicative of σταυροω as in Galatians 2:19 (mystical union with Christ). Paul uses σαρξ here in the same sense as in verses Galatians 5:16; Galatians 5:17; Galatians 5:19, "the force in men that makes for evil" (Burton).With

(συν). "Together with," emphasizing "the completeness of the extermination of this evil force" and the guarantee of victory over one's passions and dispositions toward evil.