Skip to content
Scripture Mapping

Galatians 6

World English Bible

WEB

1Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. 2Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else. 5For each man will bear his own burden. 6But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches. 7Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. 9Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up. 10So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. 11See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand. 12As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised, just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh. 14But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel. 17From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body. 18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.

World English Bible, 2020 stable text edition. Public domain; “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org. eBible.org

Overview

Galatians Chapter 6 serves as a powerful conclusion to Paul's letter to the Galatians, emphasizing the importance of living out one's faith through love and community. The chapter begins with a call to restore those who have fallen into sin gently, highlighting the need for accountability among believers. Paul encourages the church to bear one another's burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ, which is rooted in love (Galatians 6:1-2). This reflects the essence of Christian fellowship, where believers support each other in their spiritual journeys, demonstrating the practical application of #Galatians 5:14, which states that the entire law is fulfilled in loving one another.

Paul also warns against pride and self-deception, reminding the Galatians that each person should examine their own work and not compare themselves to others (Galatians 6:3-5). He emphasizes that we will reap what we sow, encouraging them to do good and not grow weary in doing so, for in due season, they will reap a harvest if they do not give up (Galatians 6:7-9). The chapter concludes with a reminder of the significance of being a new creation in Christ, urging believers to focus on the inner transformation that comes from faith rather than external rituals (Galatians 6:15). Paul’s final words reinforce the importance of grace and the unity of the body of Christ, encouraging the Galatians to walk in the Spirit and live out their faith authentically.

Study

14 dimensions

Referenced by

  1. Exodus 17:12v2Exodus 17:12 highlights the support of Aaron and Hur in holding up Moses' hands. Galatians 6:2 calls believers to bear one another's burdens, fulfilling the law of Christ.
  2. Numbers 32:23v7Numbers 32:23 warns that sin will find you out, emphasizing accountability. Galatians 6:7 echoes this principle, stating that God is not mocked and that a person reaps what they sow.
  3. Deuteronomy 11:26-28v7Deuteronomy 11:26-28 presents a choice between blessing and curse based on obedience, similar to Galatians 6:7-8, which speaks of reaping what one sows, emphasizing the consequences of one's actions.
  4. Judges 9:56-57v7Judges 9:56-57 highlights God's retribution on Abimelech for his wickedness, aligning with the principle in Galatians 6:7 that a man reaps what he sows.
  5. 2 Chronicles 15:7v92 Chronicles 15:7 encourages strength and perseverance, promising reward for work, similar to Galatians 6:9, which urges believers not to grow weary in doing good, for they will reap a harvest if they do not give up.
  6. Job 4:8v7Job 4:8 suggests that those who plow iniquity and sow trouble will reap the same, a principle echoed in Galatians 6:7, which states that a man reaps what he sows, highlighting the biblical theme of sowing and reaping.
  7. Psalms 126:5v9Psalm 126:5 speaks of sowing in tears and reaping with joy, which parallels the encouragement in Galatians 6:9 to not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up.
  8. Proverbs 9:12v7Proverbs 9:12 emphasizes personal responsibility, stating that if you are wise, you are wise for yourself, and if you scoff, you alone will bear it. Galatians 6:7 supports this by teaching that a person reaps what they sow, highlighting the principle of personal accountability.
  9. Ecclesiastes 11:6v9Ecclesiastes 11:6 advises sowing seed in the morning and evening, trusting in God's timing for growth. Galatians 6:9 encourages believers not to grow weary in doing good, for in due season they will reap if they do not give up.
  10. Ezekiel 23:49v7Ezekiel 23:49 speaks of bearing the consequences of one's lewdness and idolatry. Galatians 6:7 echoes this principle, stating that a person reaps what they sow.
  11. Hosea 8:7v7Hosea 8:7 states 'they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind,' which parallels Galatians 6:7-8, where Paul warns that a person reaps what they sow, emphasizing the consequences of one's actions.
  12. Hosea 10:13v7Hosea 10:13 warns of reaping the fruit of lies and trusting in one's own way, paralleling Galatians 6:7-8, which teaches that one reaps what they sow, whether to the flesh or the Spirit.
  13. Matthew 18:15v1Matthew 18:15 outlines the process of addressing a brother who sins, which is echoed in Galatians 6:1 where believers are instructed to restore someone caught in sin gently.
  14. 1 Corinthians 2:2v14In 1 Corinthians 2:2, Paul emphasizes knowing nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified, which parallels Galatians 6:14 where Paul boasts only in the cross of Christ, highlighting the centrality of the crucifixion in his message.
  15. 1 Corinthians 7:17v15Paul advises believers to live as they were called, which aligns with Galatians 6:15, emphasizing that what matters is being a new creation in Christ, not external circumstances.
  16. 2 Corinthians 5:17v152 Corinthians 5:17 speaks of becoming a 'new creation' in Christ, which is paralleled in Galatians 6:15 where Paul emphasizes that being a new creation is what truly matters.
  17. 2 Corinthians 9:6v72 Corinthians 9:6 emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, which is echoed in Galatians 6:7-9, where Paul warns that God is not mocked and encourages believers to sow to the Spirit to reap eternal life.
  18. 2 Corinthians 10:12v42 Corinthians 10:12 warns against comparing ourselves with others, which is similarly advised in Galatians 6:4, where believers are encouraged to test their own work.
  19. 2 Corinthians 13:5v42 Corinthians 13:5 urges believers to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith, similar to Galatians 6:4, which encourages self-examination and testing one's own work.
  20. 2 Thessalonians 3:13v9Both verses encourage believers not to grow weary in doing good, highlighting perseverance in righteous living.
  21. James 5:19-20v1James 5:19-20 speaks of turning a sinner from error, which is similar to Galatians 6:1's instruction to restore someone caught in sin gently.

Topics in this chapter

Related chapters

Your study

Take it with you

This chapter’s study as a Markdown file. The analysis was written for a notebook originally, so the hashtags arrive as hashtags and the passages as links.

Download the analysisDownload it with your notes and highlights