Gal 6:9-10 | TNotes | STEP | 6:9 Let’s not get tired: Either by letting sinful behavior creep in or by grasping for a legal code of conduct rather than being in step with the Spirit (5:25 ). • At just the right time we will reap: This assurance is a source of strength for Christians to continue doing good work (cp. Rom 8:28 ). • if we don’t give up: The fulfillment of God’s promises to believers requires their steadfast perseverance in faith (see also Luke 18:1 ; 2 Cor 4:1 ).

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b5:25►

cRom 8:28►

dLuke 18:1►

e2 Cor 4:1►

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g5:13–6:10►

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‏ Galatians 6:9-10

6:9 ^a Let’s not get tired: Either by letting sinful behavior creep in or by grasping for a legal code of conduct rather than being in step with the Spirit (5:25 ^b).

• At just the right time we will reap: This assurance is a source of strength for Christians to continue doing good work (cp. Rom 8:28 ^c).

• if we don’t give up: The fulfillment of God’s promises to believers requires their steadfast perseverance in faith (see also Luke 18:1 ^d; 2 Cor 4:1 ^e).
6:10 ^f Therefore: This statement forms an inclusio (bookends) for the section (5:13–6:10 ^g) by stating the same theme as 5:13 ^h: Freedom in the Spirit compels us to do good to others in love.

• Doing good to those in the family of faith demonstrates God’s faithfulness to his children: He provides for all their needs.