Galatians 6:4

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

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Other Translations for Galatians 6:4

BSB

Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

AKJV

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

CPDV

So let each one prove his own work. And in this way, he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another.

ERV

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbour.

NHEB

But let each one test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

SMT

And let each try his own work, and then in himself alone will he have boasting, and not in another.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Galatians 6:4

ButG1161Conjunction letG1381VerbeverymanG1538Adjective proveG1381VerbhisownG1438 workG2041Noun Neuter andG2532Conjunction thenG5119AdverbshallhehaveG2192Verb rejoicingG2745Noun Neuter inG1519Preposition himselfG1438 aloneG3441Adjective andG2532Conjunction notG3756 inG1519Preposition anotherG2087Adjective

Commentary for Galatians 6:4

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

Overview of Galatians 6:4

Summary

Evaluate yourself without comparing to others.

Event

Advocating personal work examination

Estimated Time Period

c. 49-53 AD