Galatians 6
World English Bible
6 Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if a man thinks himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. 4 But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else. 5 For each man will bear his own burden.
6 But let him who is taught in the word share all good things with him who teaches.
7 Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 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. 9 Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up. 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.
11 See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand. 12 As many as desire to make a good impression in the flesh compel you to be circumcised, just so they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. 13 For even they who receive circumcision don’t keep the law themselves, but they desire to have you circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh. 14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 As many as walk by this rule, peace and mercy be on them, and on God’s Israel.
17 From now on, let no one cause me any trouble, for I bear the marks of the Lord Jesus branded on my body.
18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen.
Gálatas 6
Palabra de Dios para Todos
Ayudémonos unos a otros
6 Hermanos, es posible que alguno de ustedes caiga en la trampa del pecado. Ustedes, que son guiados por el Espíritu, acérquense a él y ayúdenle a corregir su error. Pero ¡ojo!, háganlo con humildad, pues ustedes también pueden caer en tentación. 2 Ayúdense cuando se encuentren en problemas, pues así estarán cumpliendo la ley de Cristo. 3 Si alguno se cree muy importante cuando en realidad no lo es, se está engañando a sí mismo. 4 Cada uno debe evaluar sus propios actos y estar satisfecho de sus logros sin compararse con los demás. 5 Que cada uno cumpla sus propias responsabilidades.
6 El que está aprendiendo el mensaje de Dios debe compartir lo que tiene con el que le está enseñando.
7 No se engañen ustedes mismos, porque de Dios no se burla nadie. Uno cosecha lo que siembra. 8 Quienes siembran únicamente para complacerse a sí mismos sólo cosecharán de ello la destrucción. Pero el que siembra para agradar al Espíritu, cosechará la vida eterna. 9 No debemos cansarnos de hacer el bien. Si no nos rendimos, tendremos una buena cosecha en el momento apropiado. 10 Siempre que podamos, hagamos el bien a todos, especialmente a los que pertenecen a la familia de la fe.
Pablo termina su carta
11 Les escribo de mi puño y letra. ¡Miren con qué letras tan grandes les estoy escribiendo! 12 Hay quienes los están obligando a circuncidarse para que ellos sean aceptados por los demás. Tienen miedo de ser perseguidos si siguen solamente la cruz de Cristo. 13 Esos hombres que tienen la circuncisión no obedecen completamente la ley; sin embargo, quieren que ustedes sean circuncidados. Así ellos podrán presumir de haberlos obligado a ustedes a llevar esa marca en el cuerpo. 14 Espero que yo nunca presuma de esas cosas. Sólo quiero presumir de la cruz de nuestro Señor Jesucristo. A través de Cristo, el mundo ha sido crucificado para mí y yo para el mundo. 15 En realidad tener la circuncisión o no tenerla, no significa nada. Lo que de verdad importa es la nueva creación que Dios está haciendo. 16 Que la paz y la compasión de Dios estén con todos los que ajusten su vida a esta norma y con todo el pueblo de Dios.[a]
17 Por lo demás, les pido que no me causen más sufrimientos, porque tengo cicatrices en mi cuerpo que muestran que pertenezco a Jesús.
18 Hermanos, que nuestro Señor Jesucristo los bendiga en abundancia. Así sea.
Footnotes
- 6:16 todo el pueblo de Dios Textualmente el Israel de Dios.
Galatians 6
Contemporary English Version
Help Each Other
6 My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself. 2 You obey the law of Christ when you offer each other a helping hand.
3 If you think you are better than others, when you really aren't, you are wrong. 4 Do your own work well, and then you will have something to be proud of. But don't compare yourself with others. 5 We each must carry our own load.
6 Share every good thing you have with anyone who teaches you what God has said.
7 You cannot fool God, so don't make a fool of yourself! You will harvest what you plant. 8 If you follow your selfish desires, you will harvest destruction, but if you follow the Spirit, you will harvest eternal life. 9 Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up. 10 We should help people whenever we can, especially if they are followers of the Lord.
Final Warnings
11 You can see what big letters I make when I write with my own hand.
12 Those people who are telling you to get circumcised are only trying to show how important they are. And they don't want to get into trouble for preaching about the cross of Christ. 13 They are circumcised, but they don't obey the Law of Moses. All they want is to brag about having you circumcised. 14 But I will never brag about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of his cross, the world is dead as far as I am concerned, and I am dead as far as the world is concerned.
15 It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is that you are a new person.
16 If you follow this rule, you will belong to God's true people. God will treat you with undeserved kindness and will bless you with peace.
17 (A) On my own body are scars that prove I belong to Christ Jesus. So I don't want anyone to bother me anymore.
18 My friends, I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you! Amen.
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