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

8If you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your corrupt nature, you will harvest destruction. But if you plant in ⌞the soil of⌟ your spiritual nature, you will harvest everlasting life. 9We can’t allow ourselves to get tired of living the right way. Certainly, each of us will receive ⌞everlasting life⌟ at the proper time, if we don’t give up. Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers. 11Look at how large the letters ⌞in these words⌟ are because I’m writing this myself. 12These people who want to make a big deal out of a physical thing are trying to force you to be circumcised. Their only aim is to avoid persecution because of 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ·ἄραara · thereforeG686
• Asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• we haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• opportunityκαιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• let us doἐργάζομαιergazomai · to workG2038
• goodἀγαθόςagathos · goodG18
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• especiallyμάλισταmalista · especiallyG3122
• ·δέde · thenG1161
• of the householdοἰκεῖοςoikeios · of one’s householdG3609
• of faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102

Cross-references for Galatians 6:10

• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever presents itself for you to do, do it with ⌞all⌟ your might, because there is no work, planning, knowledge, or skill in the grave where you’re going.
• John 9:4We must do what the one who sent me wants us to do while it is day. The night when no one can do anything is coming.
• John 12:35Jesus answered the crowd, “The light will still be with you for a little while. Walk while you have light so that darkness won’t defeat you. Those who walk in the dark don’t know where they’re going.
• Ephesians 5:16Make the most of your opportunities because these are evil days.
• Philippians 4:10The Lord has filled me with joy because you again showed interest in me. You were interested but did not have an opportunity to show it.
• Colossians 4:5Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⌞the Christian faith⌟. Make the most of your opportunities.
• Psalms 37:3Trust the Lord, and do good things. Live in the land, and practice being faithful.
• Ecclesiastes 3:12I realize that there’s nothing better for them to do than to be cheerful and enjoy what is good in their lives.
• Matthew 5:43“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’
• Mark 3:4Then he asked them, “Is it right to do good or to do evil on the day of rest—a holy day, to give a person back his health or to let him die?” But they were silent.
• Luke 6:35Rather, love your enemies, help them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be the children of the Most High God. After all, he is kind to unthankful and evil people.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.
• 1 Timothy 6:17Tell those who have the riches of this world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, they should place their confidence in God who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.
• Hebrews 13:16Don’t forget to do good things for others and to share what you have with them. These are the kinds of sacrifices that please God.
• 3 John 1:11Dear friend, never imitate evil, but imitate good. The person who does good is from God. The person who does evil has never seen God.
• Matthew 10:25It is enough for a student to become like his teacher and a slave like his owner. If they have called the owner of the house Beelzebul, they will certainly call the family members the same name.

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
• Poor

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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