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Galatians 6:9–13

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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.

Galatians 6:11

11Ye see how large a letter I have written unto you with mine own hand.

Galatians 6:12

12As 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.

Galatians 6:13

13For neither they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in your flesh.

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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

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 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828 (independently verified transcription)

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 · 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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

all

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

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

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 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:11

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

see

To perceive with the eyes; to behold, observe, understand, consider, experience, or take heed, according to context.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

large

Great in size, extent, amount, or capacity; broad or spacious.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

written

To write: to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

own

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

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm; figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:12

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

many

A great number; numerous persons or things.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

make

To form, produce, cause, or carry out what the verse states.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

shew

To show; to make visible, reveal, declare, or make known.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

circumcised

Having the foreskin cut away; also used in Scripture of the covenant sign and figurative inward separation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

suffer

To bear, undergo, or endure pain, loss, or hardship; also to allow or permit.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

persecution

Persistent harassment, punishment, or injury inflicted unjustly, especially for faith or conviction.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

cross

An upright execution stake with a crosspiece; Christ's crucifixion and its reproach or burden; also to pass from one side to another.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

DEFINED WORDS

Galatians 6:13

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

circumcised

Having the foreskin cut away; also used in Scripture of the covenant sign and figurative inward separation.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

keep

To hold, preserve, guard, observe, maintain, restrain, or continue, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

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 · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

Except; excluding all others or alternatives.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat, Bible Words Glossary (1893) · KJV usage

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glory

Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting.

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

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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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From verse 11

  1. 1 Corinthians 16:21–23
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  2. Romans 16:22
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From verse 12

  1. Galatians 5:11
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  2. 2 Corinthians 11:13
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  3. Acts 15:1
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  4. Colossians 2:23
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  5. Galatians 2:3
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From verse 13

  1. Philippians 3:3
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  2. 1 Corinthians 5:6
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  3. 2 Peter 2:19
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  4. Romans 2:17–25
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  5. 2 Corinthians 11:18
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