Galatians 6:9

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does Galatians 6:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Galatians 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
9And let us not be weary in well-doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And let us not be weary in well doing, etc..] This may be understood of well doing, or doing good works in general, of every sort; which are such as are done according to the will of God, from a principle of love to him, in faith, and in the name and strength of Christ, and with a view to the glory of God: or else acts of beneficence to Christ's ministers and poor in particular; which are agreeable to the mind of God, and wellpleasing in his sight: and in doing which men should not be weary; nor are they, when their spiritual strength is renewed, and grace is in exercise, though they may meet with many things which tend to discourage and make them weary; such as change in their own…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Th2 3:13). And when we do good, let us also persevere in it without fainting. in due season--in its own proper season, God's own time (Ti1 6:15). faint not--literally, "be relaxed." Stronger than "be not weary." Weary of well-doing refers to the will; "faint not" to relaxation of the powers [BENGEL]. No one should faint, as in an earthly harvest sometimes happens.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And let us not be weary in welldoing - See the note at 1 Corinthians 15:58. The reference here is particularly to the support of the ministers of religion Galatians 6:6, but the apostle makes the exhortation general. Christians sometimes 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 their charities; and there is often so much ingratitude among those whom they endeavor to benefit, that they become disheartened. Such Paul addresses, and exhorts them not to give over, but to persevere. For in due season - At the day of judgment. Then we shall receive the full reward of all our self-denials and…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“But let us not be weary in well doing - Let us persevere in sowing to the Spirit. For in due season - When the harvest is come, we shall reap, if we faint not. Galatians 6:10”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“6:9 Let’s not get tired: Either by letting sinful behavior creep in or by grasping for a legal code of conduct rather than being in step with the Spirit (5:25). • At just the right time we will reap: This assurance is a source of strength for Christians to continue doing good work (cp. Rom 8:28). • if we don’t give up: The fulfillment of God’s promises to believers requires their steadfast perseverance in faith (see also Luke 18:1; 2 Cor 4:1).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“us: Mal 1:13; Co1 15:58; Th2 3:13; Heb 12:3 well: Rom 2:7; Pe1 2:15, Pe1 3:17, Pe1 4:19 for: Lev 26:4; Deu 11:14; Psa 104:27, Psa 145:15; Jam 5:7 if: Isa 40:30, Isa 40:31; Zep 3:16 \*marg. Mat 24:13; Luk 18:1; Co2 4:1, Co2 4:16; Eph 3:13; Heb 3:6, Heb 3:14, Heb 10:35-39; Heb 12:3, Heb 12:5; Rev 2:3, Rev 2:7, Rev 2:10, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:26-29, Rev 3:5, Rev 3:6, Rev 3:12, Rev 3:13, Rev 3:21, Rev 3:22 Galatians 6:10”
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