Galatians 6:4

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Each one should examine their own work. Then they will have reason to boast regarding themselves alone, and not with reference to another.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Τὸ δὲ ἔργον ἑαυτοῦ δοκιμαζέτω ἕκαστος, καὶ τότε εἰς ἑαυτὸν μόνον τὸ καύχημα ἕξει, καὶ οὐκ εἰς τὸν ἕτερον.

Transliteration

But the ergon of heautou dokimazetō hekastos, and then into heauton monon the kauchēma hexei, and not into the heteron.

Grammar Details

• *ergon*: accusative, neuter, singular - work
• *heautou*: genitive, masculine, singular - of himself
• *dokimazetō*: present, active, imperative, 3rd singular - let test/examine
• *hekastos*: nominative, masculine, singular - each one
• *heauton*: accusative, masculine, singular - himself
• *monon*: accusative, masculine, singular - only/alone
• *kauchēma*: accusative, neuter, singular - boasting/pride/reason for boasting
• *hexei*: future, active, indicative, 3rd singular - will have
• *heteron*: accusative, masculine, singular - other/another

Word Meanings

• *ergon*: work/deed/action
• *heautou*: of himself/his own
• *dokimazetō*: let test/examine/prove/approve
• *hekastos*: each one/every one
• *heauton*: himself/his own self
• *monon*: only/alone
• *kauchēma*: boasting/pride/ground for boasting
• *hexei*: will have/possess/hold
• *heteron*: other/another/different person

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  But let every man examine his own work, and then he shall have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  Let every man prove his awne worke and then shall he have reioysinge in his awne silfe and not in another

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Let euery man proue his owne worke, and the shal he haue reioysinge in his awne selfe, and not in another.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But let euery man prooue his owne worke: and then shal he haue reioycing in himselfe onely and not in another.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But let euery man proue his owne worke, & then shall he haue reioyceyng only in his owne selfe, and not in another.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  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,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But let every man make test of his work, and then will his cause for glory be in himself only, and not in his neighbour.

• World English Bible (2000)

  But let each man test his own work, and then he will take pride in himself and not in his neighbor.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.

Referenced Verses

• 2 Cor 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?
• 1 Cor 11:28 : 28 Let a person examine himself, and in this way let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
• 1 John 3:19-22 : 19 By this we will know that we belong to the truth and will reassure our hearts in His presence. 20 For whenever our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God. 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.
• 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For this is our boast: The testimony of our conscience is that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, with integrity and godly sincerity, not relying on worldly wisdom but on God's grace.
• 2 Cor 11:12-13 : 12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about. 13 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ.
• Gal 6:13 : 13 For even those who are circumcised do not keep the law themselves, but they want you to be circumcised so they can boast about your flesh.
• Job 13:15 : 15 Though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him. Nevertheless, I will defend my ways before Him.
• Ps 26:2 : 2 Examine me, Lord, and test me; refine my inner thoughts and my heart.
• Prov 14:14 : 14 The backslider will be filled with their own ways, but a good person will be satisfied with their deeds.
• Luke 18:11 : 11 'The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.'
• 1 Cor 1:12-13 : 12 What I mean is this: One of you says, 'I follow Paul,' another, 'I follow Apollos,' another, 'I follow Cephas,' and still another, 'I follow Christ.' 13 Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?
• 1 Cor 3:21-23 : 21 So then, let no one boast in human leaders, for all things are yours— 22 whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future—all are yours, 23 and you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.
• 1 Cor 4:3-4 : 3 But to me, it is of little importance to be judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 I am not aware of anything against myself, but that does not make me innocent. The one who judges me is the Lord.
• 1 Cor 4:6-7 : 6 Brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your sake, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over and against another. 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?