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[a]Each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast with regard to himself alone, and not with regard to someone else; for each will bear his own load.(A)

(B)One who is being instructed in the word should share all good things with his instructor.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 6:4–5 Self-examination is the cure for self-deception. Compare what you are with what you were before, and give the glory to God; cf. Rom 6:19–22. Load: used elsewhere of a soldier’s pack. Correcting one’s own conduct avoids burdening others with it.
  2. 6:6 Implies oral instruction in the faith by catechists; these are to be remunerated for their service; cf. Rom 15:27.

Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone,(A) without comparing themselves to someone else,(B) for each one should carry their own load.(C) Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor.(D)

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