Galatians 6:3
If a person imagines themselves to be somebody, when they are really nobody, they deceive themselves.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
In Context
2Bear one another’s burdens, and so carry out the Law of the Christ.
Cross References
Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood forward and began praying to himself in this way – ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men – thieves, rogues, adulterers – or even like this tax-gatherer.
Romans 12:16Let the same spirit of sympathy animate you all, not a spirit of pride; enjoy the company of ordinary people. Do not think too highly of yourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:2If someone thinks that they know anything, they have not yet reached that knowledge which they ought to have reached.
2 Corinthians 3:5I do not mean that we are fit to form any judgment by ourselves, as if on our own authority;
Galatians 2:6Of those who are thought somewhat highly of – what they once were makes no difference to me; God does not recognize human distinctions – those, I say, who are thought highly of added nothing to my message.
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 →