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toward all, and especially toward those of the household of the faith. <a href="/kjv/galatians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. <a href="/nkjv/galatians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. <a href="/nasb_/galatians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So then, while we have opportunity, let’s do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/nasb/galatians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/nasb77/galatians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/lsb/galatians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/amp/galatians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers). <a href="/csb/galatians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith. <a href="/hcsb/galatians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith. <a href="/asv/galatians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith. <a href="/cev/galatians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord. <a href="/erv/galatians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith. <a href="/gwt/galatians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Whenever we have the opportunity, we have to do what is good for everyone, especially for the family of believers. <a href="/gnt/galatians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> So then, as often as we have the chance, we should do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to our family in the faith. <a href="/isv/galatians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> So then, whenever we have the opportunity, let's practice doing good to everyone, especially to the family of faith. <a href="/msb/galatians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/net/galatians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who belong to the family of faith. <a href="/nheb/galatians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let us do what is good toward all people, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/wbt/galatians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith. <a href="/wey/galatians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith. <a href="/web/galatians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/galatians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially to those of the household of faith. <a href="/blb/galatians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So then, as we have occasion, we should work good toward all, and especially toward those of the household of the faith. <a href="/ylt/galatians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> therefore, then, as we have opportunity, may we work the good to all, and especially unto those of the household of the faith. <a href="/slt/galatians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore then as we have time, let us work good to all, and chiefly to them of the household of faith.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/galatians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Therefore, whilst we have time, let us work good to all men, but especially to those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/cpdv/galatians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, while we have time, we should do good works toward everyone, and most of all toward those who are of the household of the faith. <a href="/nabre/galatians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> So then, while we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family of the faith. <a href="/nrsvce/galatians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/galatians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who belong to the household of faith. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Now therefore, while we have time, let us do good to every person, especially to the members of the household of faith.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/galatians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who are the household of the faith.<CM> <a href="/godbey/galatians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith. <a href="/haweis/galatians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Well then, whilst we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men, but especially unto those who are of the household of faith.<CM> <a href="/mace/galatians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good offices to all men, especially to the family of believers. <a href="/wey/galatians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So then, as we have opportunity, let us labour for the good of all, and especially of those who belong to the household of the faith. <a href="/worrell/galatians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> So, then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those of the household of the faith. <a href="/worsley/galatians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, but especially to those who are of the houshold of faith. <a href="/parallel/galatians/6-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=1263" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/galatians/6.htm">Carry One Another's Burdens</a> …9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10<a href="/greek/686.htm" title="686: Ara (Conj) -- Then, therefore, since. Probably from airo; a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive."></a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">we have</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairon (N-AMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">opportunity,</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazōmetha (V-PSM/P-1P) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">let us do</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathon (Adj-ANS) -- A primary word; good.">good</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/3122.htm" title="3122: malista (Adv) -- Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly.">especially</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3609.htm" title="3609: oikeious (Adj-AMP) -- Of one's family, domestic, intimate. From oikos; domestic, i.e., a relative, adherent.">family</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith.</a> 11See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ <a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-16</a> Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17-18</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. <a href="/hebrews/13-16.htm">Hebrews 13:16</a> And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10-13</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. / Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. / Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a> Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a> Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, <a href="/titus/3-8.htm">Titus 3:8</a> This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people. <a href="/ephesians/2-10.htm">Ephesians 2:10</a> For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a> Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-8.htm">2 Corinthians 9:8-10</a> And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. / As it is written: “He has scattered abroad His gifts to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” / Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness. <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35</a> But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. <a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Proverbs 3:27-28</a> Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means. <a href="/isaiah/58-6.htm">Isaiah 58:6-7</a> Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a> He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith.opportunity.<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.<a href="/john/9-4.htm">John 9:4</a> I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.<a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35</a> Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.do good.<a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3,27</a> Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed… <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:12</a> I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.<a href="/matthew/5-43.htm">Matthew 5:43</a> Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.especially.<a href="/matthew/10-25.htm">Matthew 10:25</a> It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?<a href="/matthew/12-50.htm">Matthew 12:50</a> For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.<a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/galatians/5-24.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-13.htm">Especially</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/16-11.htm">Family</a> <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Household</a> <a href="/galatians/5-26.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/galatians/5-13.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Specially</a> <a href="/galatians/6-5.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/philippians/4-22.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-14.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/philippians/4-22.htm">Especially</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-1.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Family</a> <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Household</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">Let's</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-27.htm">Opportunity</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-14.htm">Specially</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-2.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 6</div>1. <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">He moves them to deal mildly with a brother who has slipped,</a> 2. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">and to bear one another's burden;</a> 6. <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">to be generous to their teachers,</a> 9. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">and not weary of well-doing.</a> 12. <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">He shows what they intend that preach circumcision.</a> 14. <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">He glories in nothing, save in the cross of Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/galatians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/galatians/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Therefore The word "therefore" indicates a conclusion or summary based on previous statements. In the context of Galatians, Paul has been discussing the principles of living by the Spirit and bearing one another's burdens. This conclusion ties back to the broader theme of Christian liberty and responsibility, emphasizing that freedom in Christ leads to a life of service and love.as we have opportunity This phrase suggests that doing good is not just a one-time act but a continual practice. The Greek word for "opportunity" (kairos) implies a specific, appointed time. It encourages believers to be attentive and responsive to the moments God provides for service. This aligns with the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are called to make the most of every opportunity (<a href="/ephesians/5-16.htm">Ephesians 5:16</a>).let us do good The call to "do good" reflects the ethical teachings of Jesus, who emphasized love and service to others (<a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>, <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Luke 6:35</a>). This action is not merely about moral behavior but is rooted in the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. The concept of doing good is also linked to the fruit of the Spirit, which includes kindness and goodness (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>).to everyone This phrase expands the scope of Christian responsibility beyond the church to all people. It echoes the universal love of God, who desires all to be saved (<a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a>). The call to do good to everyone reflects the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and the parable of the Good Samaritan (<a href="/luke/10-25.htm">Luke 10:25-37</a>), which teaches love for one's neighbor regardless of social or ethnic boundaries.and especially to the family of faith While believers are called to do good to all, there is a special emphasis on caring for fellow Christians. The "family of faith" refers to the community of believers, highlighting the importance of unity and mutual support within the body of Christ. This is consistent with the early church's practice of sharing resources and caring for one another (<a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-45</a>). It underscores the principle that charity begins at home, ensuring that the needs of the Christian community are met as a testimony to the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Galatians, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/g/galatia.htm">Galatia</a> A region in modern-day Turkey where the recipients of this letter resided. The Galatian churches were dealing with issues related to Jewish law and Christian freedom. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_family_of_faith.htm">The Family of Faith</a> Refers to fellow believers in Christ, emphasizing the community and unity among Christians.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/opportunity_to_serve.htm">Opportunity to Serve</a> Recognize that opportunities to do good are divinely appointed. We should be attentive and ready to act when these opportunities arise. <a href="/topical/u/universal_goodness.htm">Universal Goodness</a> While our primary focus is on the family of faith, our call to do good extends to everyone. This reflects God's love for all humanity. <a href="/topical/p/priority_of_the_faith_community.htm">Priority of the Faith Community</a> The church should be a model of love and service, prioritizing the needs of fellow believers as a testimony to the world. <a href="/topical/p/practical_love_in_action.htm">Practical Love in Action</a> Our faith is demonstrated through tangible acts of kindness and service. This is a practical expression of the love of Christ. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a> We are called to wisely use our time, talents, and resources to benefit others, especially those within the church.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_galatians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Galatians 6</a> <a href="/q/does_gal._6_10_conflict_with_serving_believers.htm">Does the call to “do good to all people” (Galatians 6:10) conflict with other biblical passages that focus primarily on serving fellow believers? </a> <a href="/q/should_we_do_good_to_everyone.htm">Should we do good to everyone?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_household_of_faith.htm">What defines a household of faith?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_lead_to_true_success.htm">What should be your top priority according to the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) As we have therefore opportunity.--"Therefore" is emphatic, and should come first. It introduces a summary conclusion from the preceding argument. Therefore (or, so then), as we have opportunity; wherever an opportunity offers.Them who are of the household of faith.--It would seem, on the whole, that this translation might stand. It is true that the Greek word, meaning originally a "member of a household," came to mean simply "acquainted with," or "belonging to," the idea of a "household" being dropped; still, in view more especially of <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm" title="Now therefore you are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God;">Ephesians 2:19</a>--"Fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God"--where there seems to be a play upon the words "city" and "house," it would appear as if it ought in the present phrase to be retained. The Church is represented as a household in <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm" title="But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.">1Timothy 3:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm" title="But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.">Hebrews 3:6</a>; <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm" title="You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.">1Peter 2:5</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm" title="For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?">1Peter 4:17</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - As we have therefore opportunity (ἄρα οϋν ὡς καιρὸν ἔχιμεν); so then, while (or, as) we have a season for so doing. Ἄρα οϋν: this combination of particles is frequently found in St. Paul's writings, being so far as appears (cf. Winer, 'Gram. N.T.,' § 53, 8a) peculiar to him (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a>; <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Romans 5:18</a>; <a href="/romans/7-3.htm">Romans 7:3, 25</a>; <a href="/romans/8-12.htm">Romans 8:12</a>; <a href="/romans/9-16.htm">Romans 9:16, 18</a>; <a href="/romans/14-12.htm">Romans 14:12, 19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19</a>). In every instance it marks a certain pause after a statement of premisses; in several, following a citation from the Old Testament; the writer, after waiting, so to speak, for the reader duly to Lake into his mind what has been already said, proceeds to draw his inference. The ἄρα seems to point backward to the premisses; the οϋν to introduce the inference. "Well, then," or "so, then," appears a fairly equivalent rendering. In <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a> and <a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a> ἄρα οϋν introduces a cohortative verb, as here; in <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:15</a>, an imperative. The words Which follow seem to be commonly understood as meaning "whenever opportunity offers." But this fails short of recognizing the solemn consideration of the proprieties of the present sowing-time, which the previous context prepares us to expect to find here; the term "season," as Meyer remarks, having its proper reference already fixed by the antithetical season of reaping referred to in ver. 9. Moreover, instead of for, would not the apostle, if he had meant "whenever," have used the intensified form καθώς? Chrysostom gives the sense well thus: "As it is not always in our power to sow, so neither is it to show mercy; when we have been borne hence, though we may desire it a thousand times, we shall be able to effect nothing." Indeed it is questionable whether the sense now pleaded for is not that which was intended by the rendering in the Authorized Version. The particle ώς probably means "while," as it does in <a href="/luke/12-58.htm">Luke 12:58</a> and in <a href="/john/12-35.htm">John 12:35, 36</a>, where it should replace the ἕως of the Textus Receptus; but this needs not to be insisted upon. Anyway, we are reminded of the uncertain tenure by which we hold the season for doing that which, if done, will have so blessed a consequence. Let us do good unto all men (ἐργαζώμεθα τὸ ἀγαθὸν πρὸς πάντας); let us be workers of that which is good towards all men. The verbs ἐργάζομαι and ποιῶ appear used inter-changeably in <a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a> and <a href="/3_john/1-5.htm">3 John 1:5</a>; but the former seems to suggest, more vividly than the other, either the concrete action, the ἔργον, which is wrought; or else the part enacted by the agent as being a worker of such or such a description - as if, here, it were "let us be benefactors." The adjective "good" (ἀγαθός) is often, perhaps most commonly, used to designate what is morally excellent in general; thus, e.g., in <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Romans 2:10</a>, "the worker of that which is go,d" is contrasted with "the worker-out of that which is evil," as a description of a man's moral character in general. But on the other hand, this adjective frequently takes the sense of "benevolent," "beneficent;" as e.g. in <a href="/matthew/20-15.htm">Matthew 20:15</a>, "Is thine eye evil, because I am good?" <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">1 Peter 2:18</a>, "masters, not only the good and gentle, but also the froward;" <a href="/titus/2-5.htm">Titus 2:5</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:6</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-18.htm">1 Timothy 6:18</a>; <a href="/romans/12-21.htm">Romans 12:21</a>. In the remarkable contrast between the righteous man and the good man in <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7</a> (see Dr. Gifford's note on the passage, 'Speaker's Commentary,' p. 123), the latter term appears distinctly intended in the conception of virtuousness to make especially prominent the idea of beneficence. Naturally, this sense attaches to it, when it describes an action done to another, as the opposite to the "working ill to one's neighbour," mentioned in <a href="/romans/13-10.htm">Romans 13:10</a>; "good" in such a relation, denoting what is beneficent in effect, denotes what is also benevolent in intention (see <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a>). Indeed, that the present clause points to works of beneficence" is made certain by that which is added, "and especially," etc.; for our behaviour should be in no greater degree marked by general moral excellence in dealing with one class of men than in dealing with any others; though one particular branch of virtuous action may be called into varying degrees of activity in different relations of human intercourse. "Towards all men;" πρός, towards, as in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-9.htm">Ephesians 6:9</a>. The spirit of universal philanthropy which the apostle inculcates here as in other passages, as e.g. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a>, is one which flows naturally from the proper influence upon the mind of the great facts stated in <a href="/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3-7</a>, as also it was a spirit which in a most eminent degree animated the apostle's own life. Witness that noble outburst of universal benevolence which we read of in <a href="/acts/26-29.htm">Acts 26:29</a>. Such an escape from bigotry and particularism was quite novel to the Gentile world, and scarcely heard of in the Jewish, though beautifully pointed forward to in the teaching of the Book of Jonah (see Introduction to the Book of Jonah, in 'Speaker's Commentary,' vol. 6. p. 576). Espescially unto them who are of the household of faith (μάλιστα δὲ πρὸς τοὺς οἰκείους τῆς πίστεως); but especially towards them that are of the household of faith. The adjective οἰκεῖος occurs in the New Testament only in St. Paul's Epistles - twice besides here, namely, in <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19</a>, "fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household (οἰκεῖοι)of God;" and in <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a>, "if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household (οἰκείων)." In the last-cited passage, the adjective, denoting as it plainly is meant to do, a closer relation than "his own (ἰδίων)" must mean members of his household or family; and we can hardly err in supposing that in <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19</a> likewise the phrase, οἰκεῖοι τοῦ Θεοῦ denotes those whom God has admitted into his family as children. So the word also signifies in the Septuagint of <a href="/isaiah/3-5.htm">Isaiah 3:5</a>; <a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a>; and <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Revelation 18:6, 12, 13</a>. It is, therefore, an unnecessary dilution of its force here to render it, "those who belong to the faith," though such a rendering of it might be justified if found in an ordinary Greek author. The meaning of τῆς πίστεως is illustrated by the strong personification used before by the apostle in <a href="/galatians/3-23.htm">Galatians 3:23, 25</a>, "before faith came;" "shut up for the faith which was yet to be revealed;" "now that faith is come." The apostle surely here is not thinking of "the Christian doctrine," but of that principle of believing acceptance of God's promises which he has been insisting upon all through the Epistle. This principle, again personified, is here the patron or guardian of God's people afore-time under a pedagogue: "of the household of faith," not "of the faith." The apostle is thinking of those who sympathized with the doctrine of justification by faith in Christ without legal observances; and very possibly is glancing in particular at the teachers under whose care the apostle had left the Galatian Churches. At first, we may believe, the Galatian Churchmen, in the fervour of their affection to the apostle himself, had been willing enough to help those teachers in every way. But when relaxing their hold upon the fundamental principles of the gospel, they had also declined in their affectionate maintenance of the teachers who upheld those doctrines. He now commends these, belonging to faith's own household, to their especial regard (comp. <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Philippians 3:17</a>). "Especially;" this qualification in an intensified form of the precept of universal beneficence, is the outcome of no cold calculation of relative duties, but of fervent love towards those who are truly brethren in Christ. That to these an especial affection is due above all others is a sentiment commended and inculcated in almost all St. Paul's Epistles; as it is also by St. Peter, as e.g. in <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a>, etc.; and again by St. John. With all, "love of brethren (φιλαδελφία)" is a different sentiment from that sentiment of charity which is due to all fellow-men; that is, it is an intensified form of this latter, exalted into a peculiar tenderness of regard by the admixture of higher relations than those which antecedently connect true Christians with all members of the human family. Christ has himself (<a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>) taught his disciples that he deems a peculiar regard to be due from them to those "his brethren" who at that day shall be on his right hand; meaning, evidently, by "these my brethren," not suffering men, women, or children as such, but sufferers peculiarly belonging to himself (comp. <a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a>; <a href="/matthew/18-5.htm">Matthew 18:5, 6</a>). Thus we see that, after all, there is a particularism properly characteristic of Christian sentiment; only, not such a particularism as a Gentile, and too often a Jew likewise, would have formulated thus: "Thou shalt love thine own people and hate the alien;" but one which may be formulated thus: "Thou shalt love every man, but especially thy fellow-believer in Christ." The reader will, perhaps, scarcely need to be reminded of Keble's exquisite piece on the Second Sunday after Trinity in the 'Christian Year.' <a href="/commentaries/galatians/6-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. we have ἔχομεν (echomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. opportunity, καιρὸν (kairon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. let us do ἐργαζώμεθα (ergazōmetha) Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. good ἀγαθὸν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. everyone, πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. and δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. especially μάλιστα (malista) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3122.htm">Strong's 3122: </a> Most of all, especially. Neuter plural of the superlative of an apparently primary adverb mala; most or particularly. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. family οἰκείους (oikeious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3609.htm">Strong's 3609: </a> Of one's family, domestic, intimate. From oikos; domestic, i.e., a relative, adherent. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith. πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">NT Letters: Galatians 6:10 So then as we have opportunity let's (Gal. 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