Galatians 6:10

Authorized King James Version

As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ἄρα
G686
therefore
a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
#2
οὖν
G3767
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
#3
ὡς
G5613
As
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
#4
καιρὸν
G2540
opportunity
an occasion, i.e., set or proper time
#5
ἔχομεν
G2192
we have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#6
ἐργαζώμεθα
G2038
let us do
to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc
#7
τὸ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
ἀγαθὸν
G18
good
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
#9
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#10
πάντας
G3956
all
all, any, every, the whole
#11
μάλιστα
G3122
(adverbially) most (in the greatest degree) or particularly
#12
δὲ
G1161
men especially
but, and, etc
#13
πρὸς
G4314
unto
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,
#14
τοὺς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#15
οἰκείους
G3609
them who are of the household
domestic, i.e., (as noun), a relative, adherent
#16
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#17
πίστεως
G4102
of faith
persuasion, i.e., credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of god or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon christ

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing faith central to epistemology and the means by which humans receive divine revelation and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection