Galatians 6:1-18

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit:
    • "Cosmic Justice"
    • "Perseverance and Patience" 
    • "Serving Others" 
  • Chapter V, The Epistle of Polycarp to the Philippians, Polycarp of Smyrna (c 115).
  • I.III.5, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter XI, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • III.12, Paedagogus, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • I.1, III.1, IV.3, IV.7, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • II.3, On The Apparel of Women, Tertullian (c. 202)
  • Chapter XXIII, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,  Tertullian (c. 211)
  • V.4, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 212)
  • Chapter II, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • V.II, The Refutation of all Heresies (Philosophumena), Hippolytus of Rome. (c. 225)
  • X.20, Commentary on the Gospel of John, Philocalia [anthology of Origen prepared by St. Basil and St. Gregory Nazianzen], Origen. (c.230)
  • II.LXIX, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • XII.18, XII.25, XII.27, XIII.21, XIV.16, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
  • On the Dress of Virgins, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
  • Epistle XXXIII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • On the Lapsed -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 251)
  • Epistle LI -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)
  • Concerning Works and Almsgiving -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 254)
  • On the Advantage of Patience -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • Epistle LXVII -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 257)
  • Commentary by St. John Chrysostom.
  • Part 10, On the Incarnation of the Word, Athanasius of Alexandria, c. 318.
  • Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians (Galatians 6:1-18) by Martin Luther.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "He condemns persistent and pressing harshness, because brotherly reprehensions ought to be moderated and tempered by the spirit of meekness."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "Temptation easily and swiftly passes from one to another; especially if a man endeavours to cure another without preserving his own meekness."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Doing good is well doing, i. e., sowing to the Spirit. The Christian rule is to do good, but above all others to love, cherish and help the brethren."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 6, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Ultimately, for Paul, love gets to the detail and teaches us what to do with it. It tilts us out of old grooves, whether they are habits of greed or biblically sanctioned requirements such as the law about circumcising Gentiles. Thus Paul's understanding of peace and love is radical and confronting and always focused on life and renewal."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Galatians 6:1-10, 14-16, Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians, Craig Koester, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1989.
  • "Helping and Loving," "Being a New Creation," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
    • "Discuss forgiveness in terms of acceptance."
  • "Crucifixion on the Brain," Expository Essay, Galatians 6, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
    • "Christianity, and his understanding of it, is really a life and death issue for Paul."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Galatians 6:1-16, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "Work for the good of all. Why? Because the cosmic payoff is worth it - a new creation."
  • "Bearing Burdens: How One Sinner Relates to the Sin of Another (Galatians 6:1-5)," by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Legalists have the uncanny ability of applying the law more harshly toward others than toward themselves."
  • "Sowing and Reaping (Galatians 6:6-18)," by Robert L. Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Paul had the ability to differentiate between his personal convictions and the principles of the Word of God."
• Articles & Background:
  • "Peace and Mercy Upon the Israel of God: The Old Testament Background of Galatians 6:16b," G.K. Beale, Biblica 80 (1999). Abstract.
    • "This essay has contended that Paul’s reference to "new creation" and the pronouncement of "peace and mercy" on the readers in Gal 6,15-16 is best understood against the background of Isa 54,10 and the surrounding context of similar new creation themes elsewhere in Isa 32–66, which are echoed also earlier in Galatians, especially in 5,22-26."
  • "The Cross: Should a Symbol Betrayed be Reclaimed?" Mary C. Boys, Cross Currents, 1994.
    • "The scandal of the cross consists in this: Christians in their history have made it a sign of conquering hate rather than sacrificial love. It is now time to ask whether the cross itself can be redeemed."
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  • Adeyemi, Femi, "The New Covenant Law and the Law of Christ," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2006.
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  • Boyce, James L., "The Poetry of the Spirit: Willing and Doing in Galatians 5 and 6," Word & World, 2000.
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  • Boys, Mary C., "The Cross: Should a Symbol Betrayed Be Reclaimed?" Cross Currents, 1994.
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  • Charry, Ellen T., "The Grace of God and the Law of Christ," Interpretation, 2003.
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  • Fee, Gordon D., "Freedom and the Life of Obedience (Galatians 5:1-6:18)," Review and Expositor, 1994.
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  • Johnson, Earl S., Jr., "Between Text & Sermon, Galatians 6:1-10," Interpretation, 2000.
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  • Johnson, E. Elizabeth, "Apocalyptic Family Values," Interpretation, 2002.
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  • Johnson, Luke Timothy, "Making Connections: The Material Expression of Friendship in the New Testament," Interpretation, 2004. (See also, Friendship, issue focus of Interpretation, 2004.)
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  • Jones, L. Gregory, "Cruciform Living," The Christian Century, 1992.
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  • Koester, Craig, "Opportunity to Do Good: The Letter to the Galatians," Word & World, 1989.
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  • Matera, Frank J., "The Culmination of Paul's Argument to the Galatians: Gal. 5.1-6.17," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1988.
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  • Stagg, Frank, "Galatians 6:7-10," Review & Expositor, 1991.
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  • Ukwuegbu, Bernard O., "Paraenesis, Identity-defining Norms, or Both? Galatians 5:13-6:10 in the Light of Social Identity Theory," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2008.
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  • Weima, Jeffrey A.D., "Gal. 6:11-18: A Hermeneutical Key to the Galatian Letter," Calvin Theological Journal, 1993.
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• Sermons:
  • "Dear Abby; Dear Paul," from a series of sermons on the book of Galatians by Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church in Des Moines, Washington, Sermons from Seattle.
  • "If We Do Not Give Up," Lori Claudio, Day 1, 2001.
  • "A Time To Boast," the Rev. Dr. Harold Skillrud, Day 1, 1997.
  • "Passion for Penultimates," the Very Rev. Paul F.M. Zahl, Day 1, 1997.
  • "Isn't This Upside Down?" the Rev. Linda Hollies, Day 1, 1998.
  • "The New Being," (Galatians 6:15), by Paul Tillich. From The New Being (1955), at Religion On-Line.
• With Children:
  • "The Weightlifters," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Sowing and Reaping," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
  • Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:10, memory verse activity, MSSS Crafts and Resources for Bible Stories.
• Drama:
  • "Circle of Love," John McNeil, dramatix.
  • "Don't You See Me?" Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
  • "The Burden," Diane Schaffner, dramatix.
  • "Dirty Laundry," Eric Stapleton, dramatix.
  • "The Great Veggie Heist," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
  • "The Pony Club of the Apocalypse," Michael English, Milton Parish Church Drama Resources.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, Galatians 6:14, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Whatsoever a Man Sews, Send More Plaques, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Galatians 6:2, 9, 14. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Beneath the Cross of Jesus
    • Blest Be the Tie that Binds
    • In the Cross of Christ I Glory
    • Near the Cross
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