1. Galatians 6:10 (ESV)
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Who are those of the household of faith?

Galatians 6:10 (ESV)

10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

The household of faith (family of believers, NIV) are those who believe the good news about Jesus Christ. 1 The concept of believers forming a household or family is more concretely expressed elsewhere in Paul’s writings (Ephesians 2:19; 1 Timothy 3:15). 2

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