Galatians 5:26

Translations

Modern

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.

Traditional

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

Literal

We should not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

Latin

Non efficiamur inanis gloriæ cupidi, invicem provocantes, invicem invidentes.

Original

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English

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.

Notes

Galatians 5:26

The Galatian church seemed to struggle with divisions instead of following the guidance of the Holy Spirit (see also study note on 5:20; compare 1 Corinthians 3).

Galatians 5:19–26

These two lists compare life controlled by sinful desires (5:19 –21) with life guided by the Holy Spirit (5:22 –26). Living by the Spirit means following a higher moral standard than the law can provide.

Galatians 5:16–26

A faith without laws will not cause moral ruin. The Holy Spirit guides people, changing their hearts to follow God's will and not sin (see Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10).

Galatians 5:13–6:10

Paul explains that justification (being in right relationship with God) comes by faith alone. He then asks, "If we do not follow the law, what guides our behavior?" He answers that the Holy Spirit provides righteousness. The Judaizers (Jewish Christians who believed in following traditional Jewish laws) likely warned that Paul's message of freedom could lead believers to moral failure (5:1). Paul argues that freedom is not an excuse to sin because love guides Christians. We should use our freedom to serve each other with love (see also 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:14–15).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Faith and Good Deeds Holiness by Relationship The Law and the Spirit The Old Realm and the New The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant

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James 3:14–16
But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
Philippians 2:1–3
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,
James 4:16
As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
1 Corinthians 3:7
So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.
Galatians 5:15
But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.
Luke 14:10
But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.
1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

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