The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:4
The necessity of testing our work. "But let each one prove his own work." It is not a mere call to self-examination, though that is a commanded duty which tends to deepen the sense of our infirmity and our need of a higher strength; it is a call to prove, not himself, but his work—for there is a sort of introspection which might only foster his self-importance; but a powerful check is provided by a rigorous account being taken of "work." The self-deception is mainly subjective; the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Galatians 6:4
But let every man prove his own work ( τὸ δὲ ἔργον ἑαυτοπῦ δοκιμαζέτω ἕκαστος ); but his own work let each man bringing to the proof. "His own work;" his own actual conduct. Both "work" and "his own" are weighted with emphasis; "work," as practical behaviour contrasted with professions or self-illusions; "his own," as contrasted with these others with whom one is comparing himself to find matter for self-commendation. "Be bringing to the proof;" that is, testing his actual life... read more