1Brethren, even if someone is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. But watch out for yourself in order not to be tempted. 2Bear ’each other’s burdens, and thus fulfill the law of Christ. 3If anyone thinks that he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4But let everyone test his own work: then one can take pride in himself, not by comparison with someone else. 5Yes, each one will bear his own burden, 6but everyone who is being taught in the word should share all good things with the one1925 who teaches.
7Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked; whatever someone sows is what he will reap. 8Whoever sows to [the field of] self-indulgence1926 will reap corruption from the flesh. But the one who sows to the Spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit. 9Let us not grow tired of doing what is good, for we will reap in due season, if we do not give up. 10And so, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who belong to the household of the faith.
11See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand! 12Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh are trying to compel you to be circumcised, only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13Even those who receive circumcision do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised so that they may boast1927 in your flesh. 14As for me, I shall find glory1928 in nothing, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15In Christ Jesus, circumcision and uncircumcision mean nothing; only a new creation {matters}. 16To those who live by this rule, may there be peace and mercy upon them, and on the Israel of God. 17From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord1929 Jesus branded on my body.
18May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
- Or “him”
- Literally “the flesh”
- Or “find glory”
- Or “boast”
- Other ancient manuscripts lack “the Lord”
Text: The Eastern / Greek Orthodox Bible, New Testament (EOB). Used with permission.
