Galatians 6:9

"For he who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption. But he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life."

Key Reflection

This verse contrasts two ways of living—sowing to the flesh leads to decay and sin, while sowing to the Spirit yields eternal life. It emphasizes that true life comes through following the Spirit's guidance rather than indulging in worldly desires.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. And let us not be weary in well doing. See Barnes "1 Co 15:58". The reference here is particularly to the support of the ministers of religion, Ga 6:6; but the apostle makes the exhortation general. Christians sometunes become weary. There is so much opposition to the best plans for doing good; there is so much to be done; there are so many calls on their time and their charities; and there is often so much ingratitude among those whom they endeavour to benefit, that they become disheartened. Such Paul addresses, and exhorts them not to give over, but to persevere. For in due season. At the day of judgment.

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