Galatians 6:4 (WEB)
But let each man examine his own work, and then he will have reason to boast in himself, and not in someone else.
Fathers and councils · 10
Catena Aurea on Matthew
- Augustine of HippoCatena Aurea on Matthew
““But the wise took oil with their lamps,” that is, the gladness of good works, “in their vessels,” that is, they stored it in their heart and conscience, as the Apostle speaks, “Let every man prove himself, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself, and not in another.” [Gal 6:4]” — the author cites it
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Gregory the Great
“And he says again, Let every man prove his own work, and so shall he have glory in himself, and not in another (Gal. vi. 4).” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“For every man shall bear his own burden.”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 2–5.
Read the whole comment“Therefore, let each one of us “prove his own work,” whether it flow forth from the vein of charity, whether it be from charity as the root that his good works sprout forth as branches.” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4.
Read the whole comment“But when it follows, “Receiving he receiveth for himself,” what other doth this insinuate than what the Apostle saith, “But let every man prove his own work, and then he shall have glorying in himself and not in another?”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4
Read the whole comment“Hence our Lord has not said merely, “that they may see your good works,” but has added, “and glorify your Father who is in heaven:” so that the mere fact that a…” — editor's note: Chap. vi. 4.
Read the whole comment“Let every man,” saith he, “prove his own work, and then shall he have glorying in himself, and not in another.”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4.
Read the whole comment“And in another place he says, “But let every one prove his own work, and then he shall have glory in himself, and not in another.”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4.
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John Chrysostom
“For, “thy rejoicing,” it is said, “thou shalt have in thyself, and not in another.”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4. [R.V., “glorying.”]
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Basil the Great
“…at another speech uttered by the tongue, so is the Holy Spirit, as when He “beareth witness with our spirit,” and when He “cries in our hearts, Abba, Father,” or when He speaks on our behalf, as it is said, “It is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of our Father which speaketh in you.”” — editor's note: Gal. vi. 4.
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Cross-references · 13
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 4.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 25:1–13 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7.
Cited together in On Lying Chapter 37.
Cited together in Sermons on New Testament Lessons Sermon 4.
Cited together in On Lying Chapter 37.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7.
Cited together in Augustine of Hippo on Matthew 25:1–13 (3) (Catena Aurea).
Cited together in The City of God V.12 and 1 other place.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7 and 1 other place.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7.
Cited together in On the Sermon on the Mount I.7.