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The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:10

The sphere of beneficence. This verse sums up the ideas of the previous verses, which spoke of beneficence in general, by setting forth its objects and occasions. I. THE DUTY COMMANDED . "Let us do good." Christian life is not a mere easy and decent inoffensiveness. A man is not harmless who does no good. The barren tree is hurtful, because it cumbers the ground and draws to itself the fertilizing qualities of the earth, which would make a better tree more fruitful. It brings... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man be overtaken - Margin, “Although.” It is a case which the apostle supposes might happen. Christians were not perfect; and it was possible that they who were true Christians might be surprised by temptation, and fall into sin. The word rendered “be overtaken” (προλημφθῃ prolēmphthē from προλαμβάνω prolambanō), means properly “to take before another, to anticipate” 1 Corinthians 11:21; then “to be before taken or caught”; and may here mean either that one had been formerly... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:2

Bear ye one another’s burdens - See the note at Romans 15:1. Bear with each other; help each other in the divine life. The sense is, that every man has special temptations and easily besetting sins, which constitute a heavy burden. We should aid each other in regard to these, and help one another to overcome them.And so fulfil the law of Christ - The special law of Christ, requiring us to love one another; see the note at John 13:34. This was the distinguishing law of the Redeemer; and they... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:3

For if a man think himself to be something ... - see Galatians 5:26. This is designed, evidently, to be another reason why we should be kind and tender to those who have erred. It is, that even those who are most confident may fall. They who feel secure, and think it impossible that they should sin, are not safe. They may be wholly deceived, and may be nothing, when they have the highest estimate of themselves. They may themselves fall into sin, and have need of all the sympathy and kindness of... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:4

But let every man prove - That is, try or examine in a proper manner. Let him form a proper estimate of what is due to himself, according to his real character. Let him compare himself with the word of God, and the infallible rule which he has given, and by which we are to be judged in the last great day; compare the Romans 12:3 note; 1 Corinthians 11:28 note; 2 Corinthians 13:5 note.His own work - What he does. Let him form a fair and impartial estimate of his own character.And then shall he... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:5

For every man shall bear his own burden - This seems to be a kind of proverbial saying; and it means here, every man shall have his proper reward. If he is a virtuous man, he will be happy; if a vicious man, he will be miserable. If a virtuous man, he will have the source of happiness in himself; if a sinner, he must bear the proper penalty of his sin. In the great day every man shall be properly rewarded. Knowing this, we should be little anxious about the sentiments of others, and should seek... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:6

Let him that is taught in the word - In the word of God; that is, the gospel.Communicate unto him - Let him share with him who teaches; let there be a common participation of all good things.In all good things - In everything that is needful for their comfortable subsistence. On the duty here enjoined see the notes at 1 Corinthians 9:11-13. read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:7

Be not deceived - That is, in regard to your character, and your hopes for eternity. This is a formula of introduction to some admonition that is especially weighty and important. It implies that there was danger that they would be deceived in reference to their character. The sources of the danger were the corruption of their own hearts, the difficulty of knowing their true character, the instructions of false teachers, etc.; see the note at 1 Corinthians 6:9.God is not mocked - He cannot be... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:8

For he that soweth to his flesh - That makes provision for the indulgence of fleshly appetites and passions; see the notes at Galatians 5:19-21. He who makes use of his property to give indulgence to licentiousness, intemperance, and vanity.Shall of the flesh - From the flesh, or as that which indulgence in fleshly appetites properly produces. Punishment, under the divine government, is commonly in the line of offences. The punishment of licentiousness and intemperance in this life is commonly... read more

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in welldoing - See the note at 1 Corinthians 15:58. The reference here is particularly to the support of the ministers of religion Galatians 6:6, but the apostle makes the exhortation general. Christians sometimes become weary. There is so much opposition to the best plans for doing good; there is so much to be done; there are so many calls on their time and their charities; and there is often so much ingratitude among those whom they endeavor to benefit, that they... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:9

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