Galatians 6:4

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} let{G1381} every man{G1538} prove{G1381}{(G5720)} his own{G1438} work{G2041}, and{G2532} then{G5119} shall he have{G2192}{(G5692)} rejoicing{G2745} in{G1519} himself{G1438} alone{G3441}, and{G2532} not{G3756} in{G1519} another{G2087}.
KJV with Strongs
(4) But everyone is to examine their own work and then they will have a reason to boast in themself alone and not for another.
The F.O.G
[4] Each person should honestly evaluate their own actions without comparing themselves to others. Then they can take satisfaction in their own progress rather than measuring themselves against someone else.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and his own work let each one prove, and then in regard to himself alone the glorying he shall have, and not in regard to the other,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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