Galatians 6:4

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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, whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves. Do you not know your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are reprobates?
• 1 Cor 11:28 : 28 But let a person examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
• 1 John 3:19-22 : 19 And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him. 20 For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, then we have confidence toward God. 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
• 2 Cor 1:12 : 12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.
• 2 Cor 11:12-13 : 12 But what I do, I will continue to do, that I may cut off the opportunity from those who desire an opportunity to be regarded just as we are in the things of which they boast. 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.
• Gal 6:13 : 13 For neither do they themselves who are circumcised keep the law; but desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.
• Job 13:15 : 15 Though he slays me, yet will I trust in him; but I will defend my own ways before him.
• Ps 26:2 : 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; test my mind and my heart.
• Prov 14:14 : 14 The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be satisfied from himself.
• Luke 18:11 : 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
• 1 Cor 1:12-13 : 12 Now I say this, that every one of you says, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of 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 Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours; 22 Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are yours; 23 And you are Christ's; and Christ is God's.
• 1 Cor 4:3-4 : 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you, or by man's judgment; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I know nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord.
• 1 Cor 4:6-7 : 6 And these things, brothers, I have applied to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, so that none of you be puffed up for one against another. 7 For who makes you different from another? And what do you have that you did not receive? Now if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?