Verse

Galatians 6:7 — Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that…

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
Galatians 6:7 · KJV

Narrated Bible, free · iPhone and Android · Meet the narrated Bible

Verse image for Galatians 6:7 to share

Image to share

Save the image and send it to someone who needs to read this today.

Read it in context

The verses around Galatians 6:7.

5For every man shall bear his own burden.

6Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.

7Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

8For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

Read the full chapter of Galatians 6 →

Verse explanation

Paul uses a well-known farming image to warn against the idea of fooling God: just as in the field, whatever a person plants in life is exactly what they will reap later.

From the Galatians 6 study in Bible in Stories.

Galatians 6:7 in other versions

The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.

In other languages: Português (Gálatas 6:7) · Español (Gálatas 6:7)

Carry this word in your pocket

The complete Bible, narrated in audio, with video stories and a daily devotional. Free on iPhone and Android.

Download free

More popular verses · Verses by topic · Bible