²⁶ Let us not become conceited,^(A) provoking and envying each other.

Doing Good to All

6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit^(B) should restore^(C) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. ² Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.^{(D) 3} If anyone thinks they are something^(E) when they are not, they deceive themselves.^{(F) 4} Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,^(G) without comparing themselves to someone else,^{(H) 5} for each one should carry their own load.^{(I) 6} Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.^(J)

⁷ Do not be deceived:^(K) God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.^{(L) 8} Whoever sows to please their flesh,^(M) from the flesh will reap destruction;^(N) whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.^{(O) 9} Let us not become weary in doing good,^(P) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.^{(Q) 10} Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good^(R) to all people, especially to those who belong to the family^(S) of believers.

¹² So, if you think you are standing firm,^(A) be careful that you don’t fall!

²⁸ Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,^(A) doing something useful with their own hands,^(B) that they may have something to share with those in need.^(C)

⁵ For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater^(A)—has any inheritance^(B) in the kingdom of Christ and of God.^{[a](C) 6} Let no one deceive you^(D) with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath^(E) comes on those who are disobedient.^{(F) 7} Therefore do not be partners with them.

⁵ Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires;^(A) but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.^{(B) 6} The mind governed by the flesh is death,^(C) but the mind governed by the Spirit is life^(D) and peace.