Contradiction: Who Carries Whose Burdens?

The two verses from Galatians 6 do not contradict each other, as can be seen from the fact that two different words are used for “burden” in GreekUnlike Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews; Acts 6:1; 9:29), Greeks, in the narrow sense of the word, come from Greece and have at least one Greek parent (Acts 16:3 in connection with... More. In verse 2, burden (GreekUnlike Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews; Acts 6:1; 9:29), Greeks, in the narrow sense of the word, come from Greece and have at least one Greek parent (Acts 16:3 in connection with... More baros) means to carry something heavy, oppressive, or distressing. Every fear, every worry, every trialA trial is a test of the authenticity, value, or durability of something. God uses trials in the lives of believers to test and confirm their faith and perseverance and... More, every weakness is such a burden. Through intercession, care, and unity, we can help others to carry these burdens.

In verse 5, the GreekUnlike Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews; Acts 6:1; 9:29), Greeks, in the narrow sense of the word, come from Greece and have at least one Greek parent (Acts 16:3 in connection with... More word for burden is phortion. It refers to the burden (the cargo of a ship in Acts 27:10) that someone carries along the way. This refers to the duties, tasks, and responsibilities that every believer must carry and which he cannot share with others. Thus, the Lord Jesus Himself says in Matthew 11:29-30: “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden (GreekUnlike Hellenists (Greek-speaking Jews; Acts 6:1; 9:29), Greeks, in the narrow sense of the word, come from Greece and have at least one Greek parent (Acts 16:3 in connection with... More phortion) is light.”