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Reap what you sow

Galatians 6:7
Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
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Modern Meaning

What Does “Reap what you sow” Mean?

You will eventually face the consequences of your actions.

Biblical Origin

Where Does This Phrase Come From?

Paul's warning uses the agricultural metaphor of sowing and reaping to teach that actions have consequences — both for good and ill. The image was universally understood in an agrarian society, and it remains one of the most direct statements of moral cause and effect.

The phrase appears in Galatians 6:7 in the King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611.

Usage Today

How Is It Used Today?

A warning about consequences. "He treated everyone badly and now nobody will help him — you reap what you sow."

The KJV Verse

Galatians 6:7

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

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