Galatians 6:3

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

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Other Translations for Galatians 6:3

BSB

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

AKJV

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

CPDV

For if anyone considers himself to be something, though he may be nothing, he deceives himself.

ERV

For if a man thinketh himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

NHEB

For if anyone thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

SMT

For if any think to be something, being nothing, he deceives himself.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 6:3

ForG1063ConjunctionifamanG1536thinkhimselfG1380VerbtobeG1511Verb somethingG5100whenheisG5607Verb nothingG3367AdjectivehedeceivethG5422Verb himselfG1438

Commentary for Galatians 6:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Galatians 6:3

Summary

Self-overestimation leads to self-deception.

Event

Exposing false self-assessment

Estimated Time Period

c. 49-53 AD