Galatians 6:3
“For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.”
Galatians 6:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For if any man think himself to be some thing, whereas he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
- DARBYDarby
- For if any man reputes himself to be something, being nothing, he deceives himself;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for if any one doth think himself to be something ; being nothing ; himself he doth deceive;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves.
Context: Galatians 6
1Brethren, 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.
2Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
4But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
5For every man shall bear his own burden.
About Galatians 6: The Duty of Christians
Paul instructs the Galatians to carry each other's burdens and to do good to all, especially to fellow believers. He also reminds them to not be deceived by false teachings.
Commentary
Galatians 6 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of faith and love. Paul begins by reminding the Galatians of the importance of bearing one another’s burdens and being humble. He encourages them to be generous and to do good to all people, especially those of the household of faith. He then goes on to warn them against being deceived by false teachers and to stand firm in the truth of the gospel.