Galatians 6:4

But let each one prove his own work, and then he shall have rejoicing to himself alone, and not to another;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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 any one seems to be something, being nothing, he deceives himself.

5for each one shall bear his own responsibility.

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Cross References

Luke 18:11The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:

1 Corinthians 3:21So let no one boast among men; for all things are yours;

1 Corinthians 4:6But, brethren, I have transferred these things to myself and Apollos on your account: that you may learn among us not to be wise above what is written; in order that you may not be puffed up one in behalf of one against another.

2 Corinthians 1:12For our boasting is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and purity of God, not in carnal wisdom, but in the grace of God, we have sojourned in the world, and especially towards you.

2 Corinthians 13:5Prove your own selves, if you are in the faith; examine yourselves; whether do you not know yourselves, that Christ Jesus is in you? unless indeed you are reprobates.

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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