Galatians 6:4

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Galatians 6:4

But let euery man prooue his owne worke, and then shall he haue reioycing in him selfe alone, and not in an other.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have {reason for} boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

but let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast in what belongs to himself alone, and not in what belongs to another.
- Darby Bible

But let every one prove his own work, and so he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbour.
- English Revised Version

But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Galatians 6:4

Wesley's Notes for Galatians 6:4


6:4 But let every man try his own work - Narrowly examine all he is, and all he doeth. And then he shall have rejoicing in himself - He will find in himself matter of rejoicing, if his works are right before God. And not in another - Not in glorying over others.



People's Bible Notes for Galatians 6:4


Ga 6:4 But let every man prove his own work. Instead of commenting upon the weaknesses of others, let him test his own work. Then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. If his work stands the test, there he can rejoice in it alone, not because he is superior to another.

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