Galatians 5:26 “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.”

Galatians 5:26

Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying one another.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

World English Bible

Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.

American Standard Version

Let us not become vainglorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

Geneva Bible 1599

Let vs not be desirous of vaine glorie, prouoking one another, enuying one another.

Darby Translation

Let us not become vain-glorious, provoking one another, envying one another.

Young's Literal Translation

let us not become vain-glorious — one another provoking, one another envying!

Bible in Basic English

Let us not be full of self-glory, making one another angry, having envy of one another.

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Cross references

“desirous”

Philippians 2:1–3 James 4:16 1 Corinthians 3:7 Luke 14:10

Philippians 2:1–3 · BSB

Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

James 4:16 · BSB

As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.

1 Corinthians 3:7 · BSB

So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.

Luke 14:10 · BSB

But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.

“provoking”

James 3:14–16 Galatians 5:15 1 Peter 5:5

James 3:14–16 · BSB

But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.

Galatians 5:15 · BSB

But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.

1 Peter 5:5 · BSB

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

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