Scripture] Not in any particular place, or in so many words, though the sense may be gathered out of the Scriptures: Some conceive that the Apostle relates to Genesis 6:5. and 8. 21. others to Numbers 11:29. The spirit] If we understand by [spirit] the spirit of a man unregenerate, as some do, then the last clause must be rendred, [lusteth to envy] that is, inciteth, or putteth on, or moveth earnestly unto envie, and the like: but if by [spirit] we understand here the Spirit of God, which is the more probable opinion, because that clause [dwelleth in us] is often attributed to the Spirit of God, Exodus 25:8. & Exodus 29:4. Romans 8:11. 1 Corinthians 11:16. then that last clause must be understood of the Spirit of God, striving and fighting against envie. See Galatians 5:17. The Greek preposition many times signifies against; as Luke 20:19. Hebrews 12:4. to envy.] Or, enviously.