For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think [of himself] more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
And though I have [the gift of] prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
[Be] of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
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Commentary for Galatians 6:3
Galatians 6:3, "For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself," is a verse found within the New Testament of the Christian Bible. This verse is part of the Apostle Paul's letter to the churches in the region of Galatia, which today is part of modern-day Turkey. The letter addresses issues that had arisen in these early Christian communities, particularly concerning the relationship between Jewish law and the grace of Christ.
In this verse, Paul is addressing the problem of pride and self-deception. The historical context suggests that some of the Galatian believers, likely influenced by Jewish Christians, were boasting about their adherence to the law, particularly circumcision, as a means of justification before God. Paul warns that anyone who considers themselves superior or righteous based on their own efforts or status is mistaken. This was a critical point of contention in the early church, as some Jewish Christians found it difficult to let go of the Mosaic Law's requirements as a basis for salvation.
The themes of Galatians 6:3 include humility, self-awareness, and the proper understanding of one's standing before God. Paul emphasizes that righteousness is not achieved through human efforts or merit but is a gift of grace through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). The verse serves as a caution against self-righteousness and a reminder that true wisdom and maturity in the faith are characterized by an accurate self-assessment and an acknowledgment of one's complete dependence on God's grace. This message is as relevant today as it was in the first century, challenging believers to live authentically in light of the gospel's transformative power, rather than falling into the trap of self-delusion and pride.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
Strong's Number: G1063 There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: γάρ Transliteration: gár Pronunciation: gar Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Strong's Number: G1536 There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: εἴ τις Transliteration: eí tis Pronunciation: i tis Description: from εἰ and τὶς; if any:--he that, if a(-ny) man('s thing, from any, ought), whether any, whosoever.
Strong's Number: G1380 There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: δοκέω Transliteration: dokéō Pronunciation: dok'-o Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Strong's Number: G1511 There are 124 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: εἶναι Transliteration: eînai Pronunciation: i'-nahee Description: present infinitive from εἰμί; to exist:--am, was. come, is, X lust after, X please well, there is, to be, was.
Strong's Number: G5100 There are 419 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: τὶς Transliteration: tìs Pronunciation: tis Description: an enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object:--a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Strong's Number: G5607 There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ὤν Transliteration: ṓn Pronunciation: on Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have.
Strong's Number: G3367 There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: μηδείς Transliteration: mēdeís Pronunciation: may-den' Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
Strong's Number: G5422 There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: φρεναπατάω Transliteration: phrenapatáō Pronunciation: fren-ap-at-ah'-o Description: from φρεναπάτης; to be a mind-misleader, i.e. delude:--deceive.
Strong's Number: G1438 There are 312 instances of this translation in the Bible Lemma: ἑαυτοῦ Transliteration: heautoû Pronunciation: heh-ow-too' Description: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of αὐτός; him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.:--alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).