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Galatians 6

BSB·18 verses ·New Testament
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1BrothersἈδελφοίAdelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, ifἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → someoneἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → is caughtπρολημφθῇprolēmphthē — to overtake, seize, or anticipate beforehandG4301 — Full Word Study → inἔνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → aτινιtini — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → trespassπαραπτώματιparaptōmati — A deliberate transgression or breach of covenantG3900 — Full Word Study →, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → who areοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικοὶpneumatikoi — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → should restoreκαταρτίζετεkatartizete — to complete, perfect, or restore to wholenessG2675 — Full Word Study → himτοιοῦτονtoiouton — such, of this kind, like thisG5108 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a spiritπνεύματιpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → of gentlenessπραΰτητοςprautētos — Gentle strength, humble meeknessG4240 — Full Word Study →. But watch yourselfσεαυτόνseauton — yourself; your own self (reflexive pronoun)G4572 — Full Word Study →, orμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → youσὺsy — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → may be temptedπειρασθῇςpeirasthēs — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study →. 2Carryβαστάζετεbastazete — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → one another’sἈλλήλωνAllēlōn — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → burdensβάρηbarē — A heavy load; burden; weightG922 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → in this wayοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → you will fulfillἀναπληρώσετεanaplērōsete — to fill up, complete, or make fullG378 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lawνόμονnomon — law, rule, or principleG3551 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 3Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → thinksδοκεῖdokei — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study → he isεἶναίeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → somethingτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → when he isὤνōn — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nothingμηδὲνmēden — no one, nothing, not anyG3367 — Full Word Study →, he deceivesφρεναπατᾷphrenapata — to deceive or mislead the mindG5422 — Full Word Study → himselfἑαυτόνheauton — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →. 4Each oneἕκαστοςhekastos — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → should testδοκιμαζέτωdokimazetō — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → his ownἑαυτοῦheautou — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → workἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. Thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → he will haveἕξειhexei — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → reason to boastκαύχημαkauchēma — that which is boasted in; grounds for boasting or prideG2745 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → himselfἑαυτὸνheauton — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → aloneμόνονmonon — alone, only, solitaryG3441 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → notοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → inεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → someone elseἕτερονheteron — another, different, otherG2087 — Full Word Study →. 5Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → each oneἕκαστοςhekastos — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → should carryβαστάσειbastasei — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → his ownἴδιονidion — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → loadφορτίονphortion — A load or burden to be carriedG5413 — Full Word Study →. 6Neverthelessδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study →, the one whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → receives instructionκατηχούμενοςkatēchoumenos — to instruct or teach systematicallyG2727 — Full Word Study → in theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγονlogon — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → must shareΚοινωνείτωKoinōneitō — to share in, participate in, or communicateG2841 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → good thingsἀγαθοῖςagathois — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → with his instructorκατηχοῦντιkatēchounti — to instruct or teach systematicallyG2727 — Full Word Study →. 7Do not be deceivedπλανᾶσθεplanasthe — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →: GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is not to be mockedμυκτηρίζεταιmyktērizetai — To mock or ridicule with contemptG3456 — Full Word Study →. Whateverho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → sowsσπείρῃspeirē — to sow seed; to scatter for plantingG4687 — Full Word Study →, he will reap in returnθερίσειtherisei — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study →. 8The one who sowsσπείρωνspeirōn — to sow seed; to scatter for plantingG4687 — Full Word Study → to pleaseεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → hisἑαυτοῦheautou — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → fleshσάρκαsarka — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →, fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fleshσαρκὸςsarkos — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → will reapθερίσειtherisei — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study → destructionφθοράνphthoran — Decay, deterioration, or moral/spiritual corruptionG5356 — Full Word Study →; butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the one who sowsσπείρωνspeirōn — to sow seed; to scatter for plantingG4687 — Full Word Study → to pleaseεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεύματοςPneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → will reapθερίσειtherisei — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study → eternalαἰώνιονaiōnion — eternal, everlasting, foreverG166 — Full Word Study → lifeζωὴνzōēn — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. 9Let us not grow wearyἐνκακῶμενenkakōmen — To lose heart; to grow weary or faintG1573 — Full Word Study → in well-doing, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → in dueἰδίῳidiō — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρῷkairō — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → we will reap a harvestθερίσομενtherisomen — to reap or harvestG2325 — Full Word Study → if we do not give upἐκλυόμενοιeklyomenoi — to grow weary, lose strength, faintG1590 — Full Word Study →. 10Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → we haveἔχομεν*echomen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → opportunityκαιρὸνkairon — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, let us doἐργαζώμεθαergazōmetha — to work, labor, or perform actionG2038 — Full Word Study → goodἀγαθὸνagathon — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study →, andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → especiallyμάλισταmalista — especially, particularly, most of allG3122 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → familyοἰκείουςoikeious — household members; one's own familyG3609 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →. 11SeeἼδετεIdete — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → what large lettersγράμμασινgrammasin — Written document; letter; scriptureG1121 — Full Word Study → I am using to writeἔγραψαegrapsa — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → withτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → my ownἐμῇemē — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → handχειρίcheiri — hand; power, authority, or controlG5495 — Full Word Study →! 12Those whoὍσοιHosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → wantθέλουσινthelousin — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → to make a good impressionεὐπροσωπῆσαιeuprosōpēsai — to make a good impression; to appear impressive outwardlyG2146 — Full Word Study → outwardlyσαρκίsarki — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study → are trying to compelἀναγκάζουσινanankazousin — to compel or force; to constrain urgentlyG315 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to be circumcisedπεριτέμνεσθαιperitemnesthai — to circumcise; to cut aroundG4059 — Full Word Study →. They only do this toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → avoidμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → persecutionδιώκωνταιdiōkōntai — To pursue, persecute, or press forwardG1377 — Full Word Study → for theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυρῷstaurō — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 13Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → circumcisedπεριτεμνόμενοιperitemnomenoi — to circumcise; to cut aroundG4059 — Full Word Study → do not even keepφυλάσσουσινphylassousin — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5442 — Full Word Study → the law themselvesαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, yetἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → they wantθέλουσινthelousin — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to be circumcisedπεριτέμνεσθαιperitemnesthai — to circumcise; to cut aroundG4059 — Full Word Study → thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → they may boastκαυχήσωνταιkauchēsōntai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourὑμετέρᾳhymetera — your own; belonging to youG5212 — Full Word Study → fleshσαρκὶsarki — flesh, physical body, human natureG4561 — Full Word Study →. 14Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → as for meἘμοὶEmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, mayγένοιτοgenoito — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → I never boastκαυχᾶσθαιkauchasthai — to boast, glory, or take pride in somethingG2744 — Full Word Study →, exceptεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crossσταυρῷstaurō — wooden cross; instrument of executionG4716 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →, throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → whichοὗhou — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → the world has been crucifiedἐσταύρωταιestaurōtai — to crucify; to execute by crucifixionG4717 — Full Word Study → to meἐμοὶemoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, and Iκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → to the world. 15Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → neitherοὔτεoute — neither; nor; not evenG3777 — Full Word Study → circumcisionπεριτομήperitomē — Circumcision; the cutting away of the foreskinG4061 — Full Word Study → norοὔτεoute — neither; nor; not evenG3777 — Full Word Study → uncircumcisionἀκροβυστίαakrobystia — Uncircumcision; the state of being uncircumcisedG203 — Full Word Study → meansἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → anythingτίti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study →. What counts is a newκαινὴkainē — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → creationκτίσιςktisis — creation, created thing, creatureG2937 — Full Word Study →. 16Peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mercyἔλεοςeleos — Compassion, mercy, or tender compassionG1656 — Full Word Study → toἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → walkστοιχήσουσινstoichēsousin — to walk in line with, to follow orderlyG4748 — Full Word Study → by thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → ruleκανόνιkanoni — rule, standard, or measuring rodG2583 — Full Word Study →, evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → IsraelἸσραὴλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 17From now onλοιποῦloipou — henceforth, from now on, for the futureG3064 — Full Word Study → let no one causeπαρεχέτωparechetō — To provide, furnish, or supply; to give occasionG3930 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → troubleκόπουςkopous — Physical or spiritual labor; strenuous work and effortG2873 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → bearβαστάζωbastazō — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματίsōmati — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → marksστίγματαstigmata — A mark or brand, especially one of ownership or identificationG4742 — Full Word Study → of JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →. 18TheHē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → of ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → be with yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματοςpneumatos — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →. AmenἈμήνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Galatians 6
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Galatians Chapter 6 Overview

As Paul closes his letter to the Galatians, he shifts from theological argument to practical Christian living. Chapter 6 addresses how believers are to treat one another in the church and how they are to live out their faith in daily choices. The overarching theme is that true Christian freedom—which Paul has defended throughout the letter—expresses itself not in self-indulgence but in sacrificial love for others and in faithfulness to God. Paul concludes by reminding the Galatians of the foolishness of the false teachers and the supreme value of the cross of Christ.

Verses 1-5: Restoring the Fallen and Bearing One Another's Burdens

Paul begins with instruction on how to handle a brother caught in sin. Those who are spiritual—mature in faith and walking by the Spirit—are called to restore such a person in the spirit of meekness. The word "restore" (Greek katartizo) means to repair or set right, as one would mend a broken net. Importantly, this restoration must be done humbly, with genuine compassion, because any of us could fall into temptation.

Verse 2 extends this principle: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. The law of Christ is the law of love (see John 13:34-35). This is not about keeping external rules but about genuine care for one another. Verses 3-5 provide balance: we must not become arrogant, thinking ourselves superior to those we help (verse 3). Each person must examine their own work and take responsibility for their own spiritual journey (verses 4-5). There is a beautiful tension here—we help others, yet each person bears their own ultimate responsibility before God.

Application: When we encounter a struggling Christian, our first instinct should be humble restoration, not judgment. We are all vulnerable to temptation.

Verses 6-10: Sowing and Reaping, Generosity and Persistence

Paul instructs those taught in God's Word to communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things (verse 6)—meaning believers should support their teachers financially and materially. This principle, rooted in 1 Corinthians 9:11, recognizes that spiritual laborers deserve support.

Verse 7 introduces a stern warning: God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. This is the law of sowing and reaping. Paul is not teaching mere karma; rather, he reminds us that our choices have consequences under God's sovereign hand. Verse 8 clarifies: those who sow to the flesh reap corruption and death, while those who sow to the Spirit reap eternal life. The contrast is between living for selfish desires versus living in obedience to the Holy Spirit.

Verse 9 encourages perseverance: Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. The promise is not immediate but certain. Verse 10 broadens the call to generosity: we should do good to all people, especially to fellow believers—the household of faith.

Application: Our choices matter eternally. We cannot mock God or live carelessly; faithful obedience yields spiritual fruit in God's appointed time.

Verses 11-18: Final Warning and Benediction

Paul notes he has written this letter with his own hand (verse 11), a mark of personal urgency and authority. Verses 12-13 expose the false teachers' true motive: they want Gentiles circumcised not for spiritual reasons but to avoid persecution and to boast in human achievement. Yet they themselves do not keep the law—revealing the hypocrisy of legalism.

In contrast, verse 14 expresses Paul's single-hearted devotion: God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. The cross, not human works or external marks, is the Christian's true boast. Verse 15 summarizes: neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters; what matters is becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus. Verse 17 alludes to Paul's own suffering for the gospel, and verse 18 offers a warm benediction of grace.

Application: Our only legitimate boast is in Christ's finished work on the cross, not in our own achievements or religious accomplishments.

Application for Today

Galatians 6 calls us to live out the gospel in community: restoring the fallen humbly, supporting one another, sowing to the Spirit through faithful obedience, and glorying only in the cross of Christ. In an age of self-promotion and personal achievement, Paul's challenge remains radical: true Christian freedom is found not in self-exaltation but in humble service to others and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ alone.

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