1Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.[ † ]Ephesians 4:2 2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.[ † ]Acts 20:35Romans 15:11 Thessalonians 5:14James 2:8
3If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.[ † ]Romans 12:32 Corinthians 3:5James 1:22
4Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.[ † ]1 Corinthians 11:28Luke 18:11 5For each one should carry his own load.[ † ]Romans 2:6 6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.[ † ]1 Corinthians 9:11-14
7Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.[ † ]Romans 2:6 8The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.[ † ]Romans 6:8
9Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.[ † ]1 Corinthians 15:582 Corinthians 4:12 Thessalonians 3:13Matthew 24:13Hebrews 12:3-5James 5:7-8 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.[ † ]Proverbs 3:27John 9:4John 12:35Titus 3:8Romans 12:13
11See what large letters I am using to write to you with my own hand!
12Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. They only do this to avoid persecution for the cross of Christ.[ † ]Galatians 5:11Philippians 3:8 13For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
14But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.[ † ]1 Corinthians 1:18Galatians 2:20Colossians 2:20 15For neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything. What counts is a new creation.[ † ]Romans 2:26-281 Corinthians 7:19Galatians 5:6
16Peace and mercy to all who walk by this rule, even to the Israel of God.
17From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.