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Galatians 6:4
4but let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast in what belongs to himself alone, and not in what belongs to another.
Galatians 6:4 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
- New International Version (NIV)Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else,
- English Standard Version (ESV)But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Context of Galatians 6:4
2Bear one another's burdens, and thus fulfil the law of the Christ. 3For if any man reputes himself to be something, being nothing, he deceives himself; but let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast in what belongs to himself alone, and not in what belongs to another. 5For each shall bear his own burden. 6Let him that is taught in the word communicate to him that teaches in all good things.
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τὸ δὲ ἔργον ἑαυτοῦ δοκιμαζέτω ἕκαστος, καὶ τότε εἰς ἑαυτὸν μόνον τὸ καύχημα ἕξει καὶ οὐκ εἰς τὸν ἕτερον·Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Galatians 6:4
- Job 13:15Behold, if he slay me, yet would I trust in him; but I will defend mine own ways before him.
- Psalms 26:2Prove me, Jehovah, and test me; try my reins and my heart:
- 1 Corinthians 11:28But let a man prove himself, and thus eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5examine your own selves if ye be in the faith; prove your own selves: do ye not recognise yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed ye be reprobates?
- Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways, and the good man from what is in himself.
- 1 Corinthians 4:3But for me it is the very smallest matter that I be examined of you or of man's day. Nor do I even examine myself.
- 2 Corinthians 1:12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and sincerity before God, (not in fleshly wisdom but in God's grace,) we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly towards you.
- 1 John 3:19And hereby we shall know that we are of the truth, and shall persuade our hearts before him —
- Galatians 6:13For neither do they that are circumcised themselves keep the law; but they wish you to be circumcised, that they may boast in your flesh.
- Luke 18:11The Pharisee, standing, prayed thus to himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-gatherer.
- 1 Corinthians 1:12But I speak of this, that each of you says, I am of Paul, and I of Apollos, and I of Cephas, and I of Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 3:21So that let no one boast in men; for all things are yours.
- 1 Corinthians 4:6Now these things, brethren, I have transferred, in their application, to myself and Apollos, for your sakes, that ye may learn in us the [lesson of] not [letting your thoughts go] above what is written, that ye may not be puffed up one for [such a] one against another.
- 2 Corinthians 11:12But what I do, I will also do, that I may cut off the opportunity of those wishing [for] an opportunity, that wherein they boast they may be found even as we.
Commentaries on Galatians 6:4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Prove his own work - Let him examine himself and his conduct by the words and example of Christ; and if he find that they bear this touchstone, then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, feeling that he resembles his Lord and Master, and not in another - not derive his consolation from comparing himself with another who may be weaker, or less instructed than himself. The only rule for a Christian is the word of Christ; the only pattern for his…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4But let every man prove - That is, try or examine in a proper manner. Let him form a proper estimate of what is due to himself, according to his real character. Let him compare himself with the word of God, and the infallible rule which he has given, and by which we are to be judged in the last great day; compare the Romans 12:3 note; 1 Corinthians 11:28 note; 2 Corinthians 13:5 note. His own work - What he does. Let him form a fair and impartial estimate…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4We 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 44. his own work--not merely his own opinion of himself. have rejoicing in himself alone--Translate, "Have his (matter for) glorying in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another (namely, not in regard to his neighbor, by comparing himself with whom, he has fancied he has matter for boasting as that neighbor's superior)." Not that really a man by looking to "himself alone" is likely to find cause for glorying in himself. Nay, in Ga 6:5, he…Read the comment
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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
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