Bear One Another's Burdens
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Brothers,a1if anyone is caught in any transgression, 2you who are spiritual should restore him in 3a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
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But let each one 9test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.
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For 14the one who sows to his own flesh 15will from the flesh reap corruption, but 16the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.
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And 17let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, 18if we do not give up.
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So then, 19as we have opportunity, let us 20do good to everyone, and especially to those who are 21of the household of faith.
Final Warning and Benediction
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23It is those who want to make a good showing in the flesh 24who would force you to be circumcised, and only 25in order that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.
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For even those who are circumcised do not themselves keep the law, but they desire to have you circumcised that they may boast in your flesh.
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But far be it from me to boast 26except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whichb the world 27has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
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And as for all who walk by this rule, 30peace and mercy be upon them, and upon 31the Israel of God.
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From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
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(English Standard Version - The Holy Bible Online)