Galatians 6:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

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

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 w...
Galatians 6:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Third safeguard. If things become bad and a Christian falls into open fault, loving Christian friends (acting as individuals rather than as a church? But, on any view, the verse is an important contr...
Galatians 6:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

every man . each one. prove . test. See 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (allowed. Revised Version approved). rejoicing. Greek. kauchema . See Romans 4:2 . in . Greek. eis . App-104. not . Greek....
Galatians 6:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

4. But let every man prove his own work. By a powerful blow, Paul has already struck down the pride of man. But it frequently happens that, by comparing ourselves with others, the low opinion...
Galatians 6:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 2088 AGAINST SELF-DECEIT Galatians 6:3-5 . If a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he ha...
Galatians 6:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Prove his own work - Let him examine himself and his conduct by the words and example of C...
Galatians 6:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Shall he have rejoicing, &c.— Shall he have whereof to rejoice. The meaningof the passage is this: "Brethren, there are some among you who would bring others under the ritual observances of t...
Galatians 6:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. His own work - not merely his own opinion of himself. Have rejoicing in himself...
Galatians 6:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Practical Exhortations. The Apostle's Glorying 1-5. The nature and requirements of the law of love. Paraphrase. '(1) If sin overcome one of your number, try to correct the fault in a temper of...
Galatians 6:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

VI. (1-5) Be charitable to the fallen, for you, too, may fall yourselves. Sympathise with each other. Indulge in no delusions as to your own superiority. Look each to his own work, and see that th...
Galatians 6:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 26 OUR BROTHER'S BURDEN AND OUR OWN. Galatians 6:1-5 THE division of the Chapter s at this point is almost as unfortunate as that between chaps. 4 and 5. The introductory "Brethren" is...
Galatians 6:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Our Own and Others' Burdens Galatians 6:1-10 The spirit of the world gloats over sin; the Spirit of Christ leads us to restore the sinner. Our first thought should never be of revenge or contem...
Galatians 6:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having dealt with the conduct of liberty thus broadly, the apostle now made some detailed application of the principles enunciated, giving an important illustration pertinent to the whole question of...
Galatians 6:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(1) В¶ 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 bur...
Galatians 6:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

But let every man prove his own work ,.... Not concern himself about the actions and works of others; let him review his own heart and actions; let him examine, try, and prove his whole conduct in l...
Galatians 6:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Ver. 4. But let every man prove ] This is an excellent remedy against self-deceit, and...
Galatians 6:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bear ye one another's burdens Sympathize with and assist each other, in all your weaknesses, grievances, trials. The apostle alludes to the custom of travellers, who, when too heavily laden with th...
Galatians 6:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

CONCERN FOR THOSE WHO FAIL (vs.1-5) The Galatians may have considered themselves spiritual because they were legal-minded. There is a good test for this. What about a person overtaken in a fault?...
Galatians 6:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Tenderness in Reproving; Self-Examination; Spiritual Mindedness and Beneficence. A. D. 56. ...
Galatians 6:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Let every man prove his own work: the apostle, by a man's own work here, understands his own actions and manners, which he would have every man to busy himself to search, try, and examine by the...
Galatians 6:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Need to Constantly Help Each Other Without Condescension ( Galatians 6:1-5 ). While confident in the Holy Spirit Paul does recognise that God's people will require assistance in their walk wit...
Galatians 6:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Galatians 6:1 . Overtaken in a fault. —Be caught red-handed in any transgression, the result of some sudden and overpowering gust of evil impulse. Restore such an...
Galatians 6:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 6:1 . Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, He is a slow traveler; he is not speeding swiftly on the way to heaven, so the fault overtakes him. Had he been quicker of pace, he mi...
Galatians 6:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 6:1 . If a man, a brother, be overtaken in a fault, by wine, or passion, or some indiscretion, through surprise, or when off his guard. The offender is a brother, who when so overtaken...
Galatians 6:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

But let every man prove his own work. Faithful self-examination Let us be careful to get the true balance to weigh ourselves. There are the scales in which the world weighs men and things, and...
Galatians 6:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if (or, although ) a man be overtaken in a fault (ἀδελφοί ἐὰν καὶ προληφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτέματι); brethren ', if even...
Galatians 6:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Admonition to Serve One's Neighbor in Love. A warning against self-exaltation:
Galatians 6:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 1:13 ; 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 ; 1 Corinthians 4:3 ; 1 Corinthians 4:4 ; 1 Corinthians 4:6 ; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ; 1 John 3:19-22 ; 2 Corinthians 1:12 ; 2 Cor...
Galatians 6:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Rules for the Righteous Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. We have a message sent to saints. It is all in vain for the unsaved to seek to serve the Saviour. The wicked have never been call...
Galatians 6:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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...

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

Galatians 6:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Galatians 6:4 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Galatians 6:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Galatians 6:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Galatians 6:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 6:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Galatians 6:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Galatians 6:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Galatians 6:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Galatians 6:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Galatians 6:4 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Galatians 6:4 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes