Galatians
“Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Galatians 6:2
Galatians 6:2 (KJV) speaks to bearing burdens, community, and compassion for others — words set in Galatians, Paul's letter on freedom in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.”
Romans 12:15“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
John 13:34“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Matthew 7:12“For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.”
Ecclesiastes 4:10
Common questions
What does Galatians 6:2 mean?
In the King James Version, Galatians 6:2 reads: "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." The verse speaks to bearing burdens, community, and compassion for others. To read it well, take it in the flow of Galatians 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Galatians 6:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." is Galatians 6:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Galatians chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Galatians 6:2?
Verses that sit beside Galatians 6:2 include Romans 12:15, John 13:34, and Mark 12:31. Reading them alongside Galatians 6:2 deepens the theme of bearing burdens.
How can I pray with Galatians 6:2?
Read Galatians 6:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.