Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.Galatians 6:9
What does Galatians 6:9 mean?
Paul encourages believers not to grow tired of doing good, promising a harvest in due time if they don't give up. It's an endurance verse — acknowledging that doing good can be tiring, while promising it isn't pointless.
Context
This verse comes near the close of Galatians, in a section about sowing and reaping (Galatians 6:7-10), where Paul contrasts sowing to the flesh with sowing to the Spirit. Verse 9 applies that principle practically: persistence in good actions will bear fruit, even if the timing isn't immediate.
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Bible study
- What does it mean to 'grow weary' in doing good — have you experienced that?
- How does the imagery of sowing and reaping (vv.7-8) shape the promise in verse 9?
- What good work do you need encouragement to keep doing, even without seeing results yet?
Prayer
A short devotional prayer inspired by this verse — not scripture
Lord, I'm tired in places where I've been trying to do good. Remind me that the harvest is coming, even when I can't see it yet. Give me strength not to give up. Amen.
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And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 'due season' this verse mentions?
It refers to the right time for the harvest to come — not necessarily immediately, but assured if a person doesn't give up along the way.
What is the context just before this verse?
Galatians 6:7-8 discusses sowing and reaping — sowing to the flesh versus sowing to the Spirit — with verse 9 applying that principle to persistence in doing good.