Galatians 6:4
But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.
Cross-references
In Psalm 26:2, David asks God to test his heart and mind — a prayer for divine examination parallel to the self-testing Paul urges.
Luke 18:11 exemplifies the comparison Galatians 6:4 warns against — a Pharisee boasting by contrasting himself with others.
1 Corinthians 4:6 warns against being puffed up by comparing leaders, directly echoing Galatians 6:4's avoidance of comparison.
1 Corinthians 4:7 asks who makes you different and why boast, reinforcing Galatians 6:4's message of self-testing over comparison.
In 1 Corinthians 11:28, Paul commands self-examination before communion — the same principle of testing one's own actions before taking pride or participating.
In 2 Corinthians 1:12, Paul boasts in his conscience's testimony of integrity — a direct parallel to taking pride in one's own actions without comparing.
In 2 Corinthians 13:5, Paul directly commands 'examine yourselves' and 'test yourselves' — a clear parallel to the self-examination in Galatians.
In 1 John 3:19-22, a heart that does not condemn gives confidence before God — parallels the assurance from testing one's own actions in Galatians.
Ezekiel 18:30 reinforces individual accountability — God judges each by their own ways, directly supporting Paul's call to self‑examination.
In 1 Corinthians 4:4, Paul notes a clear conscience does not guarantee innocence — complementing Galatians' self-testing by reminding that God's judgment is final.
Haggai 1:5 calls to 'consider your ways' — a direct OT parallel to testing one's own actions, urging personal reflection.
1 Corinthians 1:12 describes factions based on human leaders, a form of comparison that Paul's self-testing principle opposes.
1 Corinthians 3:21-23 forbids boasting in human leaders, connecting to Galatians 6:4's call for pride without comparison.
James 3:13 emphasizes showing wisdom through humble deeds — parallel to testing one's own actions without comparison.