See, he will kill me; I have no hope; but I will defend my ways to his face.
Galatians 6:4 - New Revised Standard Version All must test their own work; then that work, rather than their neighbor's work, will become a cause for pride. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor. American Standard Version (1901) But let each man prove his own work, and then shall he have his glorying in regard of himself alone, and not of his neighbor. Common English Bible Each person should test their own work and be happy with doing a good job and not compare themselves with others. Catholic Public Domain Version So let each one prove his own work. And in this way, he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But let every one prove his own work, and so he shall have glory in himself only, and not in another. |
See, he will kill me; I have no hope; but I will defend my ways to his face.
The perverse get what their ways deserve, and the good, what their deeds deserve.
The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Examine yourselves, and only then eat of the bread and drink of the cup.
If what has been built on the foundation survives, the builder will receive a reward.
The one who plants and the one who waters have a common purpose, and each will receive wages according to the labor of each.
Indeed, this is our boast, the testimony of our conscience: we have behaved in the world with frankness and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God—and all the more toward you.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test!
Even the circumcised do not themselves obey the law, but they want you to be circumcised so that they may boast about your flesh.
so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.