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Galatians 6:1–10

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Galatians 6:1

1BRETHREN, 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.

Galatians 6:2

2Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:3

3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

Galatians 6:4

4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Galatians 6:5

5For every man shall bear his own burden.

Galatians 6:6

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

Galatians 6:7

7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

Galatians 6:8

8For 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.

Galatians 6:9

9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Galatians 6:10

10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:1

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

BRETHREN

Brothers; near kindred; fellow Israelites; or fellow believers, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

overtaken

Caught up with, seized, surprised, or overcome.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Skeat 1893 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

fault

Properly, an erring or missing; a failing; hence, an error or mistake; a blunder; a defect; a blemish; whatever impairs excellence; applied to things.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

spiritual

Pertaining to spirit or to the Holy Ghost; not merely material or carnal; or governed by the Spirit, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

restore

To make restitution or satisfaction for a thing taken, by returning something else, or something of different value. To bring back or recover from lapse, degeneracy, declension or ruin to its former state.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

such

Of the kind, degree, or character already named or indicated.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

considering

Fixing the mind on; meditating on; pondering; viewing with care and attention; deliberating on.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

tempted

Enticed toward evil, put to the test, tried, or provoked, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:2

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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one

The number one; a single person or thing; the same or united as a whole.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

burdens

Loads carried; also duties, hardships, or oppressive weights borne by a person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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fulfil

To accomplish, complete, perform, or bring to pass.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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law

A rule, command, or body of commands established by authority; especially God's commandments or the law given through Moses, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:3

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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think

To form or hold a thought; to judge, suppose, intend, consider, remember, imagine, or esteem, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:4

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

own

Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

work

Labor, activity, deed, operation, or a result produced; as a verb, to labor, act, make, produce, or bring about.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:5

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every

Each one of all; all taken separately, without exception in the stated group.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

bear

To carry, support, endure, produce, bring forth, or sustain, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

own

Belonging to oneself; peculiar or proper to the person or thing named.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

burden

A load carried; a weight, hardship, duty, or responsibility; also a solemn message laid upon a speaker.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:6

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word

A spoken or written expression; a saying, message, command, promise, account, or matter.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

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good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:7

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

deceived

Misled; led into error; beguiled; cheated; deluded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

God

A deity or object of worship; when referring to the LORD, the one true God.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

whatsoever

Whatever; anything or everything that, without restriction in the stated class.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

soweth

Sows; scatters or plants seed, or initiates actions whose results will later be gathered.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reap

To cut and gather a crop; by figure, to receive the result or reward of actions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:8

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

soweth

Sows; scatters or plants seed, or initiates actions whose results will later be gathered.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

flesh

The soft substance of the body; also the body, human nature, kindred, or mankind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reap

To cut and gather a crop; by figure, to receive the result or reward of actions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

corruption

Decay, ruin, moral depravity, or the state of being perishable and subject to destruction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

But; marking a contrast or qualification in the sentence.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

everlasting

Enduring forever or without end; eternal in the person, life, judgment, kingdom, mercy, righteousness, or other reality spoken of.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:9

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

weary

To reduce or exhaust the physical strength of the body; to tire; to fatigue.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

well

In a good, right, or healthy manner or condition; also a deep source of water, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

season

An appointed time or period; as a verb, to prepare, mature, or make suitable.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

reap

To cut and gather a crop; by figure, to receive the result or reward of actions.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:10

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

opportunity

Fit or convenient time; a time favorable for the purpose; suitable time combined with other favorable circumstances.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

good

That which is right, beneficial, pleasing, useful, or morally upright.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

Wholly, entirely, or altogether; every one or the whole amount, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

especially

Chiefly; particularly; in an uncommon degree; in reference to one person or thing in particular.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

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From verse 1

  1. Romans 15:1
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  2. 2 Timothy 2:25
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  3. 2 Thessalonians 3:15
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  4. James 5:19–20
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  5. Jude 1:22–23
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From verse 2

  1. Romans 15:1
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  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:14
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  3. John 13:34
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  4. 1 John 4:21
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  5. James 2:8
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From verse 3

  1. Proverbs 26:12
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  2. 1 Corinthians 3:18
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  3. 1 Corinthians 8:2
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  4. Romans 12:3
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  5. 2 Corinthians 3:5
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From verse 4

  1. 2 Corinthians 13:5
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  2. Psalms 26:2
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  3. 1 Corinthians 11:28
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  4. 2 Corinthians 1:12
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  5. 2 Corinthians 11:12–13
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  1. Jeremiah 32:19
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  2. Romans 14:10–12
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  3. 2 Corinthians 5:10–11
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  4. Revelation 2:23
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  5. Romans 2:6–9
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  1. 1 Timothy 5:17–18
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  2. Romans 15:27
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  3. Deuteronomy 12:19
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  4. 1 Corinthians 9:9–14
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  5. Matthew 10:10
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From verse 7

  1. 2 Corinthians 9:6
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  2. Hosea 10:12
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  3. Job 4:8
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  4. Romans 2:6–10
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  5. 1 Corinthians 15:33
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  1. Romans 8:13
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  2. James 3:18
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  3. 2 Peter 2:19
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  4. Hosea 10:13
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From verse 9

  1. 1 Corinthians 15:58
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  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:13
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  3. Isaiah 40:30–31
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  4. Hebrews 10:35–39
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  5. Hebrews 12:3
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From verse 10

  1. Hebrews 13:16
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  2. Proverbs 3:27
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  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:15
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  4. Titus 3:8
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  5. Matthew 25:40
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