1 | Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Look to yourself, lest you too be tempted. |
2 | Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. |
3 | For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. |
4 | But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. |
5 | For each man will have to bear his own load. |
6 | Let him who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches. |
7 | Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. |
8 | For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption; but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. |
9 | And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart. |
10 | So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. |
11 | See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand. |
12 | It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh that would compel you to be circumcised, and only in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. |
13 | For even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may glory in your flesh. |
14 | But far be it from me to glory except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. |
15 | For neither circumcision counts for anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. |
16 | Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule, upon the Israel of God. |
17 | Henceforth let no man trouble me; for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. |
18 | The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. |