Galatians 6:11

Galatians 6:11 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
• New International Version (NIV)See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
• English Standard Version (ESV)See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.
• New King James Version (NKJV)See with what large letters I have written to you with my own hand!

Context of Galatians 6:11

9So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. 10Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised want to look good to others. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13And even those who advocate circumcision don’t keep the whole law themselves. They only want you to be circumcised so they can boast about it and claim you as their disciples.

Galatians 6:11 word by word

Ἴδετε πηλίκοις ὑμῖν γράμμασιν ἔγραψα τῇ ἐμῇ χειρί.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Ye seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• how largeπηλίκοςpēlikos · how greatG4080
• a letterγράμμαgramma · something writtenG1121
• I have writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• with mine ownἐμόςemos · mineG1699
• handχείρcheir · handG5495

Cross-references for Galatians 6:11

• Romans 16:22I, Tertius, the one writing this letter for Paul, send my greetings, too, as one of the Lord’s followers.
• 1 Corinthians 16:21Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul.

Commentaries on Galatians 6:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Ye see how large a letter - There is a strange diversity of opinions concerning the apostle's meaning in this place. Some think he refers to the length of the epistle, others to the largeness of the letters in which this epistle is written, others to the inadequacy of the apostle's writing. It appears plain that most of his epistles were written by an amanuensis, and simply subscribed by himself; but the whole of the Epistle to the Galatians was written…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Ye see - This might be rendered see, in the imperative. So Tyndale renders it, “Behold.” But it is more commonly supposed that it should be rendered in the indicative. The sense is not materially different whichever translation is adopted. The object of the apostle is, to direct their attention to the special proof of his love, which he had manifested in writing such a letter. How large a letter - Considerable variety has existed in regard to the…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. 11-18Paul picked up the writing tool from his amanuensis (secretary) and wrote a postscript himself. He did this to prove the letter was truly his and to make a final appeal.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Rather, "See in how large letters I have written." The Greek is translated "how great" in He 7:4, the only other passage where it occurs in the New Testament. Owing to his weakness of eyes (Ga 4:15) he wrote in large letters. So Jerome. All the oldest manuscripts are written in uncial, that is, capital letters, the "cursive," or small letters, being of more recent date. Paul seems to have had a difficulty in writing, which led him to make the uncial…Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Communicate
• Crucify
• Cutting
• Fault
• Overtake
• Reap
• Rejoicing
• Restore
• Eyes, Diseases of the
• Galatians, Epistle to the

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