Bible verse

Galatians 6:3

If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

Galatians 6:3 · BSB

Galatians 6:3 in context

The verses around it, from Galatians 6.

1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

4 Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

5 For each one should carry his own load.

6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

7 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

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Galatians 6:3 in other translations

KJV

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

ASV

For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

ERV

For if a man thinketh himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

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