Galatians 6:10

Galatians 6:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Context of Galatians 6:10

8The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. 11See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand! 12Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.

Galatians 6:10 word by word

ἄρα οὖν ὡς καιρὸν ἔχομεν ἐργαζώμεθα τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς πάντας, μάλιστα δὲ πρὸς τοὺς οἰκείους τῆς πίστεως.¶Read the interlinear

• Thereforeἄραara · thereforeG686
• Thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• opportunityκαιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• let us doἐργάζομαιergazomai · to workG2038
• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• everyoneπᾶςpas · allG3956
• andδέde · thenG1161
• especiallyμάλισταmalista · especiallyG3122
• familyοἰκεῖοςoikeios · of one’s householdG3609
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102

Cross-references for Galatians 6:10

• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• John 9:4While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
• John 12:35Then Jesus told them, “For a little while longer, the Light will be among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going.
• Ephesians 5:16redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
• Philippians 4:10Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
• Colossians 4:5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
• Psalms 37:3Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
• Ecclesiastes 3:12I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,
• Matthew 5:43You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’
• Mark 3:4And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.
• Luke 6:35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
• 1 Timothy 6:17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
• Hebrews 13:16And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.
• Matthew 10:25It is enough for a disciple to be like his teacher, and a servant like his master. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much more the members of his household!

Commentaries on Galatians 6:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10As we have - opportunity - While it is the time of sowing let us sow the good seed; and let our love be, as the love of Christ is, free, manifested to all. Let us help all who need help according to the uttermost of our power; but let the first objects of our regards be those who are of the household of faith - the members of the Church of Christ, who form one family, of which Jesus Christ is the head. Those have the first claims on our attention, but all…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men - This is the true rule about doing good. “The opportunity to do good,” said Cotton Mather, “imposes the obligation to do it.” The simple rule is, that we are favored with the opportunity, and that we have the power. It is not that we are to do it when it is convenient; or when it will advance the interest of a party; or when it may contribute to our fame; the rule is, that we are to do it when…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 6-11Verses 6-11 Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it. They may impose upon others, yet they deceive themselves if they think to impose upon God, who knows their hearts as well as actions; and as he cannot be deceived, so he will not be mocked. Our present time is seed time; in the other world we shall reap as we sow now. As there are two sorts of sowing, one to the flesh, and the other to the Spirit, so…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10Therefore: 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Translate, "So then, according as (that is, in proportion as) we have season (that is, opportunity), let us work (a distinct Greek verb from that for "do," in Ga 6:9) that which is (in each case) good." As thou art able, and while thou art able, and when thou art able (Ec 9:10). We have now the "season" for sowing, as also there will be hereafter the "due season" (Ga 6:9) for reaping. The whole life is, in one sense, the "seasonable opportunity" to…Read the comment

Topics related to Galatians 6:10

• Fellowship
• Judgment
• Kindness
• Love
• Neighbor
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Commentaries on Galatians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings