Galatians 6:5 bbe — Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.

Bible in Basic English

"Because every man is responsible for his part of the work."

— Galatians 6:5, Bible in Basic English

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Galatians 6 — Context

2

Take on yourselves one another's troubles, and so keep the law of Christ.

3

For if a man has an idea that he is something when he is nothing, he is tricked by himself.

4

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.

5

Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.

6

But let him who gets teaching in the word give a part in all good things to his teacher.

7

Be not tricked; God is not made sport of: for whatever seed a man puts in, that will he get back as grain.

8

Because he who puts in the seed of the flesh will of the flesh get the reward of death; but he who puts in the seed of the Spirit will of the Spirit get the reward of eternal life.

Galatians 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Galatians 6:5 say?
Galatians 6:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.”
Where is Galatians 6:5 in the Bible?
Galatians 6:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Galatians, chapter 6, verse 5.
Who wrote Galatians?
Galatians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 48–55.
What is the book of Galatians about?
Galatians is Paul's fierce defense of justification by faith alone against teachers who would add the Law to the gospel. He argues that the Cross plus anything is no gospel — and that the freedom of the sons of God is not a license to sin but a Spirit-led life of love.
What are the major themes of Galatians?
Galatians explores themes including Justification by Faith, Freedom, Spirit vs. Flesh, Christian Liberty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Galatians 6:5.
What translation should I read Galatians 6:5 in?
Galatians 6:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Galatians 6:5?
Galatians 6:5 reads (BBE): “Because every man is responsible for his part of the work.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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