Galatians 6:9

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Cross-references

In Ephesians 3:13, Paul asks believers not to lose heart over his sufferings—extending the call to perseverance beyond personal effort to corporate encouragement.

Revelation 2:10 promises the crown of life to the faithful unto death — the reward for not growing weary in doing good.

In Revelation 2:3, the Ephesians are commended for not growing weary in labor for Christ—identical call to perseverance with a promised reward.

James 5:7 Parallel

James 5:7 uses the farmer waiting for a valuable crop as a model for patience — strong parallel to waiting for the harvest of doing good.

In Hebrews 10:35-39, endurance is needed to receive the promise, and shrinking back is warned against—directly echoes 'do not grow weary' and the reward.

2 Thessalonians 3:13 gives the same command: 'never tire of doing what is good' — a direct parallel.

In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul repeats 'we do not lose heart' and explains inward renewal daily—providing a reason for not growing weary.

In 2 Corinthians 4:1, Paul says 'we do not lose heart' because of God's mercy—showing the same resolve grounded in grace, not effort alone.

1 Corinthians 15:58 echoes the call to steadfast labor, promising it is not in vain — matching the harvest for not giving up.

Romans 2:7 Parallel

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life to those who persist in doing good, directly matching the harvest promised to those who do not give up.

Luke 18:1 Allusion

In Luke 18:1, Jesus uses the same phrase 'not lose heart' about persistent prayer—linking perseverance in faith to the call to keep doing good.

In Matthew 24:13, enduring to the end brings salvation—reinforcing the promise of reaping for those who don't grow weary in doing good.

Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who hope in the Lord will not grow weary — a direct encouragement to persevere.

In Proverbs 11:18, the same sowing/reaping principle contrasts wicked and righteous, reinforcing that perseverance in good yields a sure reward.

James 1:4 Parallel

James 1:4 shows perseverance perfecting believers — the same patient endurance that Galatians says leads to a harvest.

Hebrews 10:36 directly links perseverance to receiving the promise — the same connection between endurance and harvest seen here.

Mark 13:13 Parallel

In Mark 13:13, Jesus promises salvation to those who stand firm to the end — directly paralleling Galatians 6:9's encouragement to persevere.

Hebrews 6:11 urges diligence to the very end — the same perseverance that leads to the full realization of hope, echoing Paul's call.

1 Timothy 6:19 describes laying up treasure for the future — the same promise of harvest for those who persist in doing good.

Judges 8:4 Parallel

In Judges 8:4, Gideon's men are exhausted yet keep pursuing — a direct parallel to Paul's exhortation not to grow weary in doing good.

In Matthew 10:22, standing firm to the end brings salvation — directly parallel to the promise of harvest for not giving up in Galatians 6:9.

Hebrews 12:3 encourages not growing weary by considering Jesus' endurance — similar to the exhortation here.

James 1:27 Parallel

James 1:27 defines pure religion as caring for orphans and widows — a concrete example of the good works Paul urges believers to not grow weary in.

In Nehemiah 4:21, the workers persist from dawn to dusk despite threats — a picture of not giving up on God's work.

Ruth 2:7 Parallel

In Ruth 2:7, Ruth works persistently from morning until now with only a short rest — an example of diligence echoing Paul's call to persevere.

Colossians 1:23 calls believers to continue in faith established and firm — the same perseverance Paul urges in not growing weary of doing good.

In Jeremiah 45:3, Baruch laments being worn out with groaning — this exemplifies the weariness Galatians 6:9 warns against, highlighting the need for perseverance.

Malachi 1:13 shows priests weary of offering sacrifices contemptuously, contrasting with Paul's call not to become weary in doing good.

In Hebrews 12:5, the exhortation 'do not be discouraged' under God's discipline—shows perseverance in trials, though the context is chastening, not doing good.

In Nehemiah 5:16, Nehemiah devotes himself to the wall work without personal gain — parallels Paul's call to persist in doing good without distraction.

1 Peter 3:17 adds that suffering for doing good is better than evil — reinforcing the call to persevere in doing good despite hardship.

1 Peter 4:19 exhorts believers to continue doing good even while suffering, directly paralleling the perseverance theme.