Galatians 6:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And we should not become tired of doing good things, for eventually we will receive [never ending life] if we do not give up.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my dearly loved brothers, stand firm [in the faith]; do not be moved [from your commitment] Always do your best to work for the Lord, since you know that your labor in the Lord’s [service] is not for nothing.

2 Thessalonians 3:13

But you, brothers, should not get tired of doing what is right.

Hebrews 12:3

Now think about how Jesus endured such opposition against Himself from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and become discouraged [yourself].

1 Peter 2:15

For it is God’s will that, by doing good, you should put to silence the ignorant [talk and actions] of foolish people.

James 5:7

So, be patient, brothers, until the Lord comes. Look, the farmer waits for his land to produce the valuable crop and is patient with it until it receives the fall and spring rains.

1 Peter 3:17

For, if it is God’s will that you should suffer, it is better [for you] that it be on account of doing right than doing wrong.

2 Corinthians 4:16

Therefore, we do not get discouraged, for though our physical body is decaying, yet our inner person is being renewed daily.

Revelation 2:3

And you have persevered and endured [suffering] for my name’s sake [i.e., in my service] and [yet] have not grown weary.

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore, those who [are allowed to] suffer in harmony with God’s [permissive] will, should commit their souls to a trustworthy Creator, [who will take everything into account], while they go on [trying] to do what is right.

Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by everyone for being loyal to me. But the person who endures [this persecution by remaining faithful] to the end [of his life] is the one who will be saved [i.e., from spiritual and physical destruction].

2 Corinthians 4:1

So, having obtained this ministry through [God’s] mercy, we do not become discouraged.

Matthew 24:13

But the person who holds out [i.e., remains faithful to God] until the end [i.e., of this time of severe persecution] will be saved [from destruction].

Revelation 2:7

“The person who has an ear should listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the churches. To the person who has victory [in the Christian life] I will give [the opportunity] to eat from the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.” [Note: “Paradise” is equivalent to heaven. See II Cor. 12:4].

Romans 2:7

To the ones who continue doing what is good and who look for glory, honor and immortal life [God will give] never ending life.

Revelation 2:17

“The person who has an ear should listen to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the churches. To the person who has victory [in the Christian life] I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will [also] give him a white stone with a new name written on it, which no one understands, except the one who receives it.

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ [was faithful] as a Son over God’s household. And we [Christians] are that household, if we hold on to our confidence [in Christ], and to the boasting [i.e., joy] of our hope [in God], firmly to the end [of our lives].

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become sharers with Christ, if we hold firmly onto the confidence [we had in Him] from the beginning until the end [of our lives].

Ephesians 3:13

So, I am asking you people not to become discouraged over my sufferings on your behalf, for they are for your benefit [eventually].

Hebrews 12:5

And have you forgotten the exhortation that was addressed to you as sons? [Prov. 3:11f says], “My son, do not take the discipline of the Lord lightly, and do not get discouraged when He rebukes you.

2 Corinthians 9:6

But [remember] this: The person who plants only a few seeds will harvest a meager crop. And the one who plants many seeds [Note: The Greek says, “plants with blessings”] will harvest a bumper crop.

Matthew 9:19

So, Jesus got up and, along with His disciples, followed the man.

Matthew 25:17

In the same way the one who was given two talents made two more.

Mark 3:3

And He said to the man whose hand was deformed, “Step forward.”