Galatians 6

Galatians 6

Bear One Another’s Burdens

1My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted.

2Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.[#Rom 15.1; Jas 2.8; #6.2 Other ancient authorities read in this way fulfill]

3For if those who are nothing think they are something, they deceive themselves.[#Rom 12.3; 1 Cor 8.2; 2 Cor 3.5]

4All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor’s work, will become a cause for pride.[#1 Cor 11.28; Phil 1.26]

5For all must carry their own loads.

6Those who are taught the word must share in all good things with their teacher.[#1 Cor 9.11]

7Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow.[#Job 13.9; 1 Cor 6.9]

8If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh, but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit.[#Hos 8.7; Jas 3.18]

9So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up.[#1 Cor 15.58; Heb 3.6; Rev 2.10]

10So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.[#Jn 9.4; Eph 2.19; Titus 3.8]

Final Admonitions and Benediction

11See what large letters I make when I am writing in my own hand!

12It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh who try to compel you to be circumcised—only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.[#Mt 23.27, 28; Acts 15.1; Gal 5.11]

13Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh.

14May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.[#Rom 6.2, 6; Gal 2.20; #6.14 Or through whom]

15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision is anything, but a new creation is everything![#2 Cor 5.17; #6.15 Other ancient authorities add in Christ Jesus]

16As for those who will follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.

17From now on, let no one make trouble for me, for I carry the marks of Jesus branded on my body.[#2 Cor 1.5]

18May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

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