Galatians 6:10

Carry One Another’s Burdens · Galatians 6:1–10
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Translations

Modern
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
Traditional
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Literal
So then, as we have opportunity, we should work good toward all, and especially toward those of the household of the faith.
Latin
Ergo dum tempus habemus, operemur bonum ad omnes, maxime autem ad domesticos fidei.

Original

Greek
English
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Notes

  • Therefore: This statement forms an inclusio that marks the beginning and end of this section (5:13–6:10), like two bookends that hold it together by repeating the theme from 5:13: Freedom in the Spirit urges us to do good to others with love.

  • Doing good to those in the faith community shows God's faithfulness to his children. This action directly shows how God meets all their needs.

When Christians financially support those who teach God's message (6:6), they gain spiritual benefits.

Living by the Spirit (5:13–6:10) leads to doing good deeds (6:1–5) and receiving blessings from the good work we do (6:6–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Faith and Good Deeds

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Fellowship Letter to the Galatians

Topics

Being Kind and Helpful Being Mean Benevolence Christian Service Community Service Doing for Others Doing Good Fellowship of the Righteous Helping the Sick Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Liberality: should be Exercised: Toward all Men Liberality: should be Exercised: Toward Saints Love to Man: should be Exhibited, Toward: All Men Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Opportunities Poor: Duty To Redeeming the Time Serving the Church The Poor: Give to Specially If Saints Tiredness Volunteering