Galatians 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Galatians 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Galatians 6:5 is a verse from the book of Galatians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For every man shall bear his own burden." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Galatians 6:5 — KJV
“For every man shall bear his own burden.”
— Galatians 6:5 (KJV)
Galatians 6:5 in Context — About the Book of Galatians
Galatians is Paul's fiery defense of freedom — no angel, apostle, or law-keeping can add to the finished work of Christ. It gives us the fruit of the Spirit, crucifixion with Christ, and the rallying cry of every recovered legalist: it is for freedom that Christ has set us free.
Cross-References for Galatians 6:5
“And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:5: every, bear, burden
“And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:5: bear, own, burden
“For he sent letters into all the king's provinces, into every province according to the writing thereof, and to every people after their language, that every man should bear rule in his own house, and that it should be published according to the language of every people. that it...: Heb. that one should publish it according to the language of his people”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:5: every, bear, own
“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. bearing...: Heb. seeding seed yielding...: Heb. seeding seed”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:5: every, bear
“But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter:”
Shares key themes with Galatians 6:5: every, own
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