Galatians 6:4

But let every man make test of his work, and then will his cause for glory be in himself only, and not in his neighbour.

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

In Context

3For if a man has an idea that he is something when he is nothing, he is tricked by himself.

5Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.

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Cross References

Psalms 26:2Put me in the scales, O Lord, so that I may be tested; let the fire make clean my thoughts and my heart.

Luke 18:11The Pharisee, taking up his position, said to himself these words: God, I give you praise because I am not like other men, who take more than their right, who are evil-doers, who are untrue to their wives, or even like this tax-farmer.

1 Corinthians 3:21So let no one take pride in men. For all things are yours;

1 Corinthians 4:6My brothers, it is because of you that I have taken Apollos and myself as examples of these things, so that in us you might see that it is not wise to go farther than what is in the holy Writings, so that no one of you may be lifted up against his brother.

2 Corinthians 1:12For our glory is in this, in the knowledge which we have that our way of life in the world, and most of all in relation to you, has been holy and true in the eyes of God; not in the wisdom of the flesh, but in the grace of God.

2 Corinthians 13:5Make a test of yourselves, if you are in the faith; make certain of yourselves. Or are you not conscious in yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you, if you are truly Christ's?

Matthew Henry on Galatians 6:2-11

Tenderness in Reproving; Self-Examination; Spiritual Mindedness and Beneficence. ( a. d. 56.) 1 Brethren, 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. 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in… Read the whole commentary →

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