Bible Strands
Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Galatian churches in the closing exhortation of his letter, immediately after the harvest metaphor (6:9) and before his personal postscript (6:11).
The words — καιρόν (kairon) means "opportunity" or "occasion," not merely "time"; it marks a window of favor that may close.
The thread — Proverbs 3:27 commands not withholding good when it is within one's power; Hebrews 13:16 frames doing good and sharing as a sacrifice God is pleased with; 1 Thessalonians 5:15 urges pursuing what is good for one another and for all.
Why it lands — It asks the reader to act within the present window, toward everyone, with a stated priority for fellow believers — not as a general principle but as a concrete, time-bound obligation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Cross-references
- Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
- Proverbs 3:27 Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- Titus 3:8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
- Matthew 25:40 And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
- Luke 6:35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
- Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- Psalms 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.
- 3 John 1:5 Beloved, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, and especially since they are strangers to you.
- Ephesians 2:19 Therefore you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household,