Gal 6:5 | RWP | e4.org | Each shall bear his own burden ( το ιδιον φορτιον βαστασε ). Φορτιον is old word for ship's cargo ( ). Christ calls his φορτιον light, though he terms those of the Pharisees heavy ( ), meant for other people. The terms are thus not always kept distinct, though Paul does make a distinction here from the βαρη in verse .

‏ Galatians 6:5

Each shall bear his own burden ( το ιδιον φορτιον βαστασε ). Φορτιον is old word for ship's cargo (Ac 27:10). Christ calls his φορτιον light, though he terms those of the Pharisees heavy (Mt 23:4), meant for other people. The terms are thus not always kept distinct, though Paul does make a distinction here from the βαρη in verse 2.