Galatians 6:7-9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Be not weary in well doing ... This is No. 4, being an undeniable component of the Law of Christ who went about doing good (Matthew 21:15). How could any man imitate Paul as he imitated Christ without doing good? This touches the principal practical business of Christians on earth. It is amazing how little regard some seem to have for it.In due season we shall reap if we faint not ... For discussion of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Galatians 6:7

Galatians 6:7. Be not deceived;— The Apostle here, with great propriety and force, exposes the evasions that some would make use of to excuse themselves from acts of liberality; by which, however they might impose on others, they would egregiously deceive themselves, as every circumstance lies open to an all seeing God, and they assuredly should reap according as they sowed; (a metaphor which he employs elsewhere to excite to liberality, 2 Corinthians 9:6.) the thought whereof must silence... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:7

7. God is not mocked—The Greek verb is, literally, to sneer with the nostrils drawn up in contempt. God does not suffer Himself to be imposed on by empty words: He will judge according to works, which are seeds sown for eternity of either joy or woe. Excuses for illiberality in God's cause ( :-) seem valid before men, but are not so before God ( :-). soweth—especially of his resources (2 Corinthians 9:6). that—Greek, "this"; this and nothing else. reap—at the harvest, the end of the world... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:8

8. Translate, "He that soweth unto his own flesh," with a view to fulfilling its desires. He does not say, "His spirit," as he does say, "His flesh." For in ourselves we are not spiritual, but carnal. The flesh is devoted to selfishness. corruption—that is, destruction (Philippians 3:19). Compare as to the deliverance of believers from "corruption" (Philippians 3:19- :). The use of the term "corruption" instead, implies that destruction is not an arbitrary punishment of fleshly-mindedness, but... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:9

9. ( :-). And when we do good, let us also persevere in it without fainting. in due season—in its own proper season, God's own time ( :-). faint not—literally, "be relaxed." Stronger than "be not weary." Weary of well-doing refers to the will; "faint not" to relaxation of the powers [BENGEL]. No one should faint, as in an earthly harvest sometimes happens. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:1-10

B. Responsibilities of the Christian life 6:1-10Being free from the Mosaic Law does not mean being free from responsibility. In this section Paul explained various responsibilities that Christians have to one another to clarify the will of God for his readers. Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit is not a mystical experience. Paul said spirituality is evident in personal relationships (Galatians 6:1-5) and in the use of money (Galatians 6:6-10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:6-9

3. Toward teachers 6:6-9 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:7-9

If a person selfishly withholds what he has, he will not see God multiply it and bless him with it. If he follows the prompting of his sinful nature in his investments, he will reap death, but if he follows the Spirit, he will reap life. This is not saying he will necessarily die but that his sowing will yield a disappointing harvest. Neither is it saying that he can earn justification. It is saying that his sowing will yield the best harvest. Our harvest will suffer if we grow weary and stop... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:1-18

Practical Exhortations. The Apostle’s Glorying1-5. 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 gentleness, remembering that you yourselves may some time need a similar forgiveness. (2) Share each other’s cares and sorrows, and so fulfil Christ’s law of love. (3) Shun. the self-deception which springs from pride; (4, 5) let each man test his actions on their own merits and not by comparison with other... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Galatians 6:6-10

(6-10) Special exhortation to liberality in the support of teachers, grounded upon the fact that we shall all receive, in the harvest at the end of the world, according as we have sown during the time of our probation here. The self-indulgent will find the flesh that he has indulged fall to dissolution, and there will be an end. On the other hand, he who in all his actions has sought the approval of the Spirit shall be rewarded with everlasting life. The same rule holds good for every kind of... read more

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