Chapter 6
1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault , you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness , looking to yourself so that you also aren’ t tempted .
2 Bear one another ’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ .
3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing , he deceives himself .
4 But let each man examine his own work , and then he will have reason to boast in himself , and not in someone else .
5 For each man will bear his own burden .
6 But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches .
7 Don’t 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 Let ’s not be weary in doing good , for we will reap in due season if we don’ t give up .
10 So then , as we have opportunity , let ’ s do what is good toward all men , and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith .
11 See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand .
12 As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised , just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ .
13 For even they who receive circumcision don’ t keep the law themselves , but they desire to have you circumcised , so that they may boast in your flesh .
14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ , through which the world has been crucified to me , and I to the world .
15 For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything , nor uncircumcision, but a new creation .
16 As many as walk by this rule , peace and mercy be on them , and on God ’s Israel .
17 From now on , let no one cause me any trouble , for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body .
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit , brothers. Amen.