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Galatians 06

KING JAMES BIBLE

1 BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5 For every man shall bear his own burden.
6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
8 For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
11 Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.
12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.
13 For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.
14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.
15 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.
16 And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
17 From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.
18 Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

KING JAMES 1611

1Brethren, if a man bee ouertaken in a fault: yee which are spirituall, restore such a one in the spirit of meeknesse, considering thy selfe least thou also be tempted.

2Beare ye one anothers burthens, and so fulfill the Law of Christ.

3For if a man thinke himselfe to be something, when he is nothing, hee deceiueth himselfe.

4But let euery man prooue his owne worke, and then shall he haue reioycing in him selfe alone, and not in an other.

5For euery man shall beare his owne burthen.

6Let him that is taught in the word, communicate vnto him that teacheth, in all good things.

7Be not deceiued, God is not mocked: for whatsoeuer a man soweth, that shall he also reape.

8For hee that soweth to his flesh, shall of the flesh reape corruption: but he that soweth to the spirit, shall of the spirit reape life euerlasting.

9And let vs not bee weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reape, if we faint not.

10As we haue therefore opportunitie, let vs doe good vnto all men, especially vnto them who are of the household of faith.

11Ye see how large a letter I haue written vnto you with mine owne hand.

12As many as desire to make a faire shew in the flesh, they constraine you to be Circumcised: onely least they should suffer persecution for the Crosse of Christ.

13For neither they themselues who are circumcised, keepe the Law, but desire to haue you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

14But God forbid that I should glory, saue in the Crosse of our Lord Iesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified vnto me, & I vnto the world.

15For in Christ Iesus neither circumcision auaileth any thing nor vncircumcision, but a new creature.

16And as many as walke according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercie, and vpon the Israel of God.

17From henceforth let no man trouble mee, for I beare in my body the markes of the Lord Iesus.

18Brethren, the grace of our Lord Iesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Unto the Galatians, written from Rome.

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THE NEW AMERICAN BIBLE

1 Brothers, even if a person is caught in some transgression, you who are spiritual should correct that one in a gentle spirit, looking to yourself, so that you also may not be tempted. 2 Bear one another's burdens, and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he is deluding himself. 4 Each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard to someone else; 5 for each will bear his own load. 6 One who is being instructed in the word should share all good things with his instructor. 7 Make no mistake: God is not mocked, for a person will reap only what he sows, 8 because the one who sows for his flesh will reap corruption from the flesh, but the one who sows for the spirit will reap eternal life from the spirit. 9 Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up. 10 So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. 11 See with what large letters I am writing to you in my own hand! 12 It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who are trying to compel you to have yourselves circumcised, only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 Not even those having themselves circumcised observe the law themselves; they only want you to be circumcised so that they may boast of your flesh. 14 But may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision, but only a new creation. 16 Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God. 17 From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.  

COMMENTARIE

6:1-5 Exhortation to patience and brotherly love.
6:6-10 Exhortation to liberality.
6:11-16 Warning against Judaizers.
6:17,18 Conclusion
v 1. After the sins mentioned in the last chapter, Paul tells how the Spirit filled believer should react to a hypothetical case. Instead of condemning the sinning one, he should be restored gently and without a sense of superiority, realizing that we might be likewise tempted some day.
v 2. This is a heavy crushing load, perhaps temptation, v 1, or spiritual problems. The spiritual Christian can help a burdened brother through encouragement and prayer. The law of Christ  is the principle of love.
v 3,4. Don’t be conceited, comparing yourself with others, 2 Cor. 10:12, but step back and analyze yourself. Then you can rejoice at what God has done through you. This would be triumphal rejoicing, not sinful pride.
v 5. Unlike v 2, these are like a soldier’s individual pack, responsibilities or burdens the Lord has given to us and cannot be shared with others. Cp. Mt. 11:30.
v 6. Gentiles and Jews supported their religions by taxes, vows and fees. This was a new concept of Christians to voluntarily provide for the Lord’s pastor teachers.
v 7,8. This is a long standing principle with God, that the sower has a definite part in what he shall reap, both in the field and in life, 1 Cor. 6:9,10. Sowing to please the sinful nature has very temporary results. Sowing to please the Spirit yields a harvest of eternal reward. However, here Paul seems to be limiting the application to the question of financial support of the Christian workers. 
v 9. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t see immediate results for your efforts. The harvest is sure and God will reward in the proper time.
v 10. This is not a call for the church to do social work, but for individual believers. Our responsibility is first to other believers, then to others in need.
v 11. Some think Paul wrote the conclusion himself in large capital letters to emphasize his point. More likely it was because of his poor eye sight.
v 12,13. The Judaizers insisted on circumcision for these reasons:
a. They wanted to make a good impression outwardly.
b. They were afraid of persecution,12b.
c. They wanted to boast of the number of Galatians they could convince of merit through keeping the law, even though they failed the law in many ways themselves.
v 14,15. In contrast Paul’s exultation was only in the Savior and the new creation as a result of the new birth. For that, circumcision was meaningless, repeat Gal. 5:6.
v 16. Peace to two groups. a. To all Gentiles and Jews who trust in Christ alone  b. To only believing Jews, who are called the Israel of God (They are not the Church.). Cp. Rom. 9:6-8.
v 17. This is notice to Judaizers to quit troubling Paul, forcing him to vindicate his apostleship. Slaves were branded with a peculiar mark to designate their masters. So Paul’s scars and marks of persecution showed he was a slave of Christ and not just pleasing people.
v 18. He repeats “grace” as in 1:3, and while he had not thanked God for them, he expresses his love by uniquely ending in calling them brethren.