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Selected Verse: Galatians 6:10 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ga 6:10 |
King James |
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
Translate, "So then, according as (that is, in proportion as) we have season (that is, opportunity), let us work (a distinct Greek verb from that for "do," in Gal 6:9) that which is (in each case) good." As thou art able, and while thou art able, and when thou art able (Ecc 9:10). We have now the "season" for sowing, as also there will be hereafter the "due season" (Gal 6:9) for reaping. The whole life is, in one sense, the "seasonable opportunity" to us: and, in a narrower sense, there occur in it more especially convenient seasons. The latter are sometimes lost in looking for still more convenient seasons (Act 24:25). We shall not always have the opportunity "we have" now. Satan is sharpened to the greater zeal in injuring us, by the shortness of his time (Rev 12:12). Let us be sharpened to the greater zeal in well-doing by the shortness of ours.
them who are of the household--Every right-minded man does well to the members of his own family (Ti1 5:8); so believers are to do to those of the household of faith, that is, those whom faith has made members of "the household of God" (Eph 2:19): "the house of God" (Ti1 3:15; Pe1 4:17). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men - This is the true rule about doing good. "The opportunity to do good," said Cotton Mather, "imposes the obligation to do it." The simple rule is, that we are favored with the opportunity, and that we have the power. It is not that we are to do it when it is convenient; or when it will advance the interest of a party; or when it may contribute to our fame; the rule is, that we are to do it when we have the opportunity. No matter how often that occurs; no matter how many objects of benevolence are presented - the more the better; no matter how much self-denial it may cost us; no matter how little fame we may get by it; still, if we have the opportunity to do good, we are to do it, and should be thankful for the privilege. And it is to be done to all people. Not to our family only; not to our party; not to our neighbors; not to those of our own color; not to those who live in the same land with us, but to all mankind. If we can reach and benefit a man who lives on the other side of the globe, whom we have never seen, and shall never see in this world or in the world to come, still we are to do him good. Such is Christianity. And in this, as in all other respects, it differs from the narrow and selfish spirit of clanship which prevails all over the world.
Especially - On the same principle that a man is bound particularly to benefit his own family and friends. In his large and expansive zeal for the world at large, he is not to forget or neglect them. He is to feel that they have special claims on him. They are near him. They are bound to him by tender ties. They may be particularly dependent on him. Christianity does not relax the ties which bind us to our country, our family, and our friends. It makes them more close and tender, and excites us more faithfully to discharge the duties which grow out of these relations. But, in addition to that, it excites us to do good to all people, and to bless the stranger as well as the friend; the man who has a different color from our own, as well as he who has the same; the man who lives in another clime, as well as he who was born in the same country in which we live.
Of the household of faith - Christians are distinguished from other people primarily by their believing the gospel, and by its influence on their lives. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
As we have opportunity (ὡς καιρὸν ἔχωμεν)
As there is a proper season for reaping, there is likewise a proper season for sowing. As this season comes to us, let us sow to the Spirit by doing good. Comp. Eph 5:16; Col 4:5.
Let us do good (ἐργαζώμεθα τὸ ἀγαθὸν)
Let us work the good. For the distinctive force of ἐργάζεσθαι see on Jo3 1:5; and for ποιεῖν to do, see on Joh 3:21. Comp. Col 3:23 where both verbs occur. Τὸ ἀγαθὸν is, of course, the morally good as distinguished from what is merely useful or profitable, but includes what is beneficent or kindly. See Plm 1:14; Eph 4:28; Th1 3:6; Rom 5:7. Here, in a general sense, embracing all that is specified in Gal 6:1, Gal 6:2, Gal 6:3,Gal 6:10.
Unto them who are of the household of faith (πρὸς τοὺς οἰκείους τῆς πίστεως)
Πρὸς combines with the sense of direction that of active relation with. Comp. Mat 13:56; Mar 9:16; Joh 1:1; Act 3:25; Act 28:25; Th1 4:12; Heb 9:20. Frequently in Class. of all kinds of personal intercourse. See Hom. Od. xiv. 331; xix. 288; Thucyd. ii. 59; iv. 15; vii. 82; Hdt. i. 61. Ὁικεῖοι of the household, rare in N.T. See Eph 2:19; Ti1 5:8. Quite often in lxx of kinsmen. It is unnecessary to introduce the idea of a household here, as A.V., since the word acquired the general sense of pertaining or belonging to. Thus οἰκεῖοι φιλοσοφίας or γεωγραφίας belonging to philosophy or geography, philosophers, geographers. So here, belonging to the faith, believers. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Therefore as we have opportunity - At whatever time or place, and in whatever manner we can. The opportunity in general is our lifetime; but there are also many particular opportunities. Satan is quickened in doing hurt, by the shortness of the time, Rev 12:12. By the same consideration let us be quickened in doing good. Let us do good - In every possible kind, and in every possible degree. Unto all men - Neighbours or strangers, good or evil, friends or enemies. But especially to them who are of the household of faith. For all believers are but one family. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| As we have - opportunity - While it is the time of sowing let us sow the good seed; and let our love be, as the love of Christ is, free, manifested to all. Let us help all who need help according to the uttermost of our power; but let the first objects of our regards be those who are of the household of faith - the members of the Church of Christ, who form one family, of which Jesus Christ is the head. Those have the first claims on our attention, but all others have their claims also, and therefore we should do good unto all. |
17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
20 Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.
12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
25 And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,
25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
16 And he asked the scribes, What question ye with them?
56 And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
6 But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
14 But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.
23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.
5 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers;
5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
12 Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.