Pentecost Season · Proper 9 · Year C
Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
Bearing One Another's Burdens, Boasting Only in the Cross
July 9, 2028
Overview & Insights
"May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Galatians 6:14)
Paul closes the letter urging the Galatians to restore those caught in sin gently, bear one another's burdens, and not grow weary in doing good. He contrasts sowing to the flesh with sowing to the Spirit, and in his own handwriting insists that neither circumcision nor uncircumcision matters, only new creation.
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Commentary
Commentary on Galatians 6:[1-6] 7-16 Working Preacher
Reads the closing chapter's flesh/Spirit contrast as continuing the letter's theme of mutual support.
Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading of Paul's closing instructions and boast in the cross.
Galatians 6 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse notes on bearing burdens, sowing and reaping, and boasting only in the cross.
Galatians 6 Commentary Precept Austin
A detailed evangelical verse-by-verse walk through the closing chapter.
Galatians 6:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on restoring one caught in sin.
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