What does Galatians 6:9 mean?
“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
Quick answer
‘Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up’—persevere in good.
What it means
Paul encourages believers not to quit doing good when results are slow or unseen.
Using a farming image, he promises a harvest ‘at the proper time’—God’s timing—for those who persevere.
Common questions
What harvest does Galatians 6:9 promise?
God’s blessing and reward in due time for persistent good—encouragement to keep going when we feel discouraged.
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Original BibleDawn explanation · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.