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Galatians 6:4

Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

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ASV

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.

KJV

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

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
τὸto<the>G3588 →
δὲdeButG1161 →
ἔργονergonthe workG2041 →
ἑαυτοῦhe'autouhis ownG1438 →
δοκιμαζέτωdokimazetōshould testG1381 →
ἕκαστος,hekastoseach,G1538 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
τότεtotethenG5119 →
εἰςeisas toG1519 →
ἑαυτὸνhe'autonhimselfG1438 →
μόνονmononaloneG3441 →
τὸtotheG3588 →
καύχημαkauchēmaground of boastingG2745 →
ἕξειhexeihe will haveG2192 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
οὐκouknotG3756 →
εἰςeisas toG1519 →
τὸνton<the>G3588 →
ἕτερον·heteronanother;G2087 →

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2 Corinthians 13:5Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?Psalms 26:2Test me, O LORD, and try me; examine my heart and mind.1 Corinthians 11:28Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.2 Corinthians 1:12And this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.2 Corinthians 11:12–13But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.1 Corinthians 3:8He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.1 John 3:19–22And by this we will know that we belong to the truth, and will assure our hearts in His presence:Luke 18:11The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.1 Corinthians 3:21–23Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,1 Corinthians 4:3–4I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.Proverbs 14:14The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.Haggai 1:5Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways.Galatians 4:15What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.Job 20:5the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary?1 Corinthians 1:12–13What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”Job 13:15Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.Job 6:13Is there any help within me now that success is driven from me?

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