Galatians 6:4-5 - Compare All Versions
Galatians 6:4-5 NIV (New International Version)
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else, for each one should carry their own load.
Galatians 6:4-5 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. For each will have to bear his own load.
Galatians 6:4-5 NLT (New Living Translation)
Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. For we are each responsible for our own conduct.
Galatians 6:4-5 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Let each person examine his own work, and then he can take pride in himself alone, and not compare himself with someone else. For each person will have to carry his own load.
Galatians 6:4-5 KJV (King James Version)
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden.
Galatians 6:4-5 NKJV (New King James Version)
But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.
Galatians 6:4-5 MSG (The Message)
Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can with your own life.
Galatians 6:4-5 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting, but to himself alone, and not to another. For each one will bear his own load.
Galatians 6:4-5 AMP (Amplified Bible)
But each one must carefully scrutinize his own work [examining his actions, attitudes, and behavior], and then he can have the personal satisfaction and inner joy of doing something commendable without comparing himself to another. For every person will have to bear [with patience] his own burden [of faults and shortcomings for which he alone is responsible].
Galatians 6:4-5 NET (New English Translation)
Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else. For each one will carry his own load.