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Galatians 6:2 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
KJV · King James Version
"Bear ye941 one another's240 burdens922, and2532 so3779 fulfil378 the law3551 of Christ5547."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses another's, fulfil, while the WEB renders these as another, fulfill. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Galatians 6:2 in Galatians 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Galatians 6:2 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Galatians 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.
- v.2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
- v.3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
- v.4 But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else.
Book background
About the Book of Galatians
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Pauline epistle
- Author
- Paul
- Date written
- c. 48–55 AD
- Audience
- The churches of Galatia (central Asia Minor)
- Chapters
- 6
Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Paul defends the gospel of grace against Judaizers who insisted Gentile converts be circumcised. The book contains the fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23) and Paul's declaration that "I have been crucified with Christ" (2:20).
Setting: Paul's fiery letter against the Judaizers who added law-keeping to faith.
Key themes: gospel · freedom · law · faith · spirit
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Galatians 6:2
Galatians 6:2 contains 11 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Bear one another’s burdens
BOAB
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and so fulfill the law of Christ.
ASFTLO
Frequently asked
FAQ about Galatians 6:2
What does Galatians 6:2 say?
Galatians 6:2 reads: "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." — from the New Testament, Galatians (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Galatians 6:2 in?
Galatians 6:2 is in the book of Galatians, traditionally attributed to Paul and written around c. 48–55 AD. Galatians is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The churches of Galatia (central Asia Minor). Best known for the fruit of the Spirit and "crucified with Christ".
What is Galatians 6:2 about?
Galatians 6:2 is primarily a Bible verse about Love, with related themes including Friendship. Within Galatians, Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Galatians 6:2 in WEB and KJV?
Galatians 6:2 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Bear ye941 one another's240 burdens922, and2532 so3779 fulfil378 the law3551 of Christ5547.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Galatians 6:2?
Galatians 6:2 is 11 words in the WEB translation (61 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise Galatians 6:2?
To memorise Galatians 6:2, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Galatians 6:2 matter in Galatians?
Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Paul defends the gospel of grace against Judaizers who insisted Gentile converts be circumcised. The book contains the fruit of the Spirit (5:22-23) and Paul's declaration that "I have been crucified with Christ" (2:20). Galatians 6:2 sits within this larger story — Galatians as a whole emphasises gospel, freedom, law.
How can I apply Galatians 6:2 today?
Many readers use Galatians 6:2 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Galatians 6:2 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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