Galatians 6:9 (BSB)
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
From Galatians 6. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Galatians 6:9
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Galatians 6:9: 9. Let us not be weary in well-doing. Well-doing (καλὸν) does not simply mean doing our duty, but the performance of acts of kindness, and has a reference to men. We are instructed not to be weary in assisting our neighbours, in performing good offices, and in exercising generosity.
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Galatians 6:1-10: The apostle having, in the foregoing chapter, exhorted Christians by love to serve one another (Gal 6:13), and also cautioned us (Gal 6:16) against a temper which, if indulged, would hinder us from showing the mutual love and serviceableness which he had recommended, in the beginning of this chapter he proceeds to give some further directions, which, if duly observed, would both promote the one...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Galatians 6:9: As we have therefore opportunity,.... Or "ability", so the phrase is sometimes used (z); as occasion requires, objects offer, as there is ability of well doing, and that continues; while the time of life lasts, which is the time for sowing, or doing good works: let us do good unto all men; not only to our relations, friends, and acquaintance, but to all men; to...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Galatians 6:9: Verse 9. And let us not be weary in well doing. . The reference here is particularly to the support of the ministers of religion, ; but the apostle makes the exhortation general. Christians sometunes become weary. There is so much opposition to the best plans for doing good; there is so much to be done; there are so many calls on their time and...