Galatians · Chapter 6 · Encouragement
Galatians 6:9 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up."
KJV · King James Version
"And1161 let us1573 not3361 be weary1573 in well2570 doing4160: for1063 in due2398 season2540 we shall reap2325, if we faint1590 not3361."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, well, shall, faint, while the WEB renders these as good, will, don, give. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Galatians 6:9 in Galatians 6
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Galatians 6:9 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Galatians 6. Read the full chapter →
- v.7 Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.
- v.8 For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
- v.9 Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.
- v.10 So then, as we have opportunity, let’s do what is good toward all men, and especially toward those who are of the household of the faith.
- v.11 See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.
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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 6:9
Galatians 6:9 contains 20 words in 3 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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Let us not be weary in doing good
LUNBWI
- 2
for we will reap in due season
FWWRID
- 3
if we don’t give up.
IWDGU
Frequently asked
FAQ about Galatians 6:9
What does Galatians 6:9 say?
Galatians 6:9 reads: "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up." — 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 6:9 in?
Galatians 6:9 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 6:9 about?
Galatians 6:9 is primarily a Bible verse about Encouragement. Within Galatians, Galatians is the Magna Carta of Christian liberty. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Galatians 6:9 in WEB and KJV?
Galatians 6:9 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And1161 let us1573 not3361 be weary1573 in well2570 doing4160: for1063 in due2398 season2540 we shall reap2325, if we faint1590 not3361.". 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 6:9?
Galatians 6:9 is 20 words in the WEB translation (87 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 6 seconds.
How can I memorise Galatians 6:9?
To memorise Galatians 6:9, split it into its 3 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 6:9 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 6:9 sits within this larger story — Galatians as a whole emphasises gospel, freedom, law.
How can I apply Galatians 6:9 today?
Many readers use Galatians 6:9 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 6:9 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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