"Because if." The words that follow tell why the Galatians should 1) "carry one other's burdens" ([Galatians 6:2](../06/02.md)) or 2) be careful that they themselves are not tempted ([Galatians 6:1](../06/02.md)) or 3) "not become conceited" ([Galatians 5:26](../05/25.md)).