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Last updated: May 27, 2026 at 11:04 pm

Galatians 6 – Modern UK English

1. Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritually mature should restore that person gently. But be careful yourselves, so that you are not tempted as well.

2. Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way fulfil the law of Christ.

3. If anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.

4. Each person should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to somebody else.

5. For each person should carry their own load.

6. Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.

7. Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A person reaps what they sow.

8. Whoever sows to please their flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but whoever sows to please the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit.

9. Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

10. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the household of faith.

11. See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand.

12. Those who want to make a good outward impression are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid being persecuted for the cross of Christ.

13. Not even those who are circumcised keep the law, yet they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh.

14. May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

15. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is the new creation.

16. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.

17. From now on, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.

18. Brothers and sisters, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.