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Galatians 6

Galatians 6:4

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

Modern
Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
Traditional
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Literal
But let each test his own work, and then he will have boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
Latin
Opus autem suum probet unusquisque, et sic in semetipso tantum gloriam habebit, et non in altero.

Original

Greek
English
Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

Notes

Galatians 6:4

We should not think we are better than others. Instead, we should focus on our own actions and make sure we follow Christ in everything (see 1 Corinthians 3:12–15).

Galatians 6:1–5

Paul explains how to lovingly help other Christians when they make mistakes.

Galatians 6:1–10

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Companionship Competence Performance Self Examination Self-Examination: Advantages of Self-Examination: General Scriptures Concerning Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To