KJV ORIGINAL
For 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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
If you're only living for what feels good right now, that's all you'll get — and it won't last. But if you're investing in what God wants, you're building something that goes on forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You harvest whatever you plant, so choose your seeds wisely.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote the letter to Christian communities in the Roman province of Galatia during the mid-1st century CE. He addressed the influence of teachers who insisted Gentile Christians must observe Jewish law, including circumcision, to be fully part of God's people.
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