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But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/nlt/galatians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. <a href="/esv/galatians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. <a href="/bsb/galatians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/blb/galatians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Brothers, even if a man should be caught in some trespass, you the spiritual ones restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted. <a href="/kjv/galatians/6.htm">King James Bible</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/nkjv/galatians/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. <a href="/nasb_/galatians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. <a href="/nasb/galatians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. <a href="/nasb77/galatians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Brethren, even if a man is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, lest you too be tempted. <a href="/lsb/galatians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Brothers, even if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, each of you looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. <a href="/amp/galatians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. <a href="/csb/galatians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, if someone is overtaken in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual, restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so that you also won’t be tempted. <a href="/hcsb/galatians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you also won&#8217t be tempted. <a href="/asv/galatians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/cev/galatians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself. <a href="/erv/galatians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/gwt/galatians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted. <a href="/gnt/galatians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too. <a href="/isv/galatians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well. <a href="/msb/galatians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. <a href="/net/galatians/6.htm">NET Bible</a> Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too. <a href="/nheb/galatians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Brothers, even if someone is caught in some wrongdoing, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also are not tempted. <a href="/wbt/galatians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual, restore such one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/wey/galatians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation. <a href="/web/galatians/6.htm">World English Bible</a> Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/galatians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Brothers, even if a man may be overtaken in any trespass, you who [are] spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering yourself—lest you also may be tempted. <a href="/blb/galatians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Brothers, even if a man should be caught in some trespass, you the spiritual ones restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted. <a href="/ylt/galatians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself -- lest thou also may be tempted; <a href="/slt/galatians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Brethren, if a man be taken in any fault, ye the spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; observing thyself narrowly, lest thou also be tempted.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/galatians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Brethren, and if a man be overtaken in any fault, you, who are spiritual, instruct such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/cpdv/galatians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And, brothers, if a man has been overtaken by any offense, you who are spiritual should instruct someone like this with a spirit of leniency, considering that you yourselves might also be tempted. <a href="/nabre/galatians/6.htm">New American Bible</a> Brothers, even if a person is caught in some transgression, you who are spiritual should correct that one in a gentle spirit, looking to yourself, so that you also may not be tempted. <a href="/nrsvce/galatians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> My friends, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/galatians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> MY brethren, if any one be found at fault, you who are spiritual, restore him in a spirit of meekness; and be careful lest you also be tempted. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/galatians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> My brethren, if any of you should be overtaken by a fault, you who are in The Spirit should restore him in the spirit of humility, and be cautious lest you also be tempted.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/galatians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted. <a href="/godbey/galatians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Brethren, if indeed a man may be overtaken in some transgression, you who are spiritual, perfect such an one in the spirit of meekness; watching yourself, lest you may also be tempted. <a href="/haweis/galatians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> BRETHREN, if a man also be surprised into any act of offence, ye that are spiritual, replace such a one in the spirit of meekness; keeping an attentive eye on thyself, lest thou also be tempted. <a href="/mace/galatians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation. <a href="/wey/galatians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation. <a href="/worrell/galatians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Brethren, even if a man be caught in any trespass, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted. <a href="/worsley/galatians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do ye, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, least thou also shouldst be tempted. <a href="/parallel/galatians/6-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv8Ri4CeT34?start=1187" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/galatians/6.htm">Carry One Another's Burdens</a> 1<a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: Adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">Brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">someone</a> <a href="/greek/4301.htm" title="4301: prolēmphthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From pro and lambano; to take in advance, i.e. eat before others have an opportunity; to anticipate, surprise.">is caught</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tini (IPro-DNS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/3900.htm" title="3900: paraptōmati (N-DNS) -- A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression.">trespass,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who are</a> <a href="/greek/4152.htm" title="4152: pneumatikoi (Adj-NMP) -- Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious.">spiritual</a> <a href="/greek/2675.htm" title="2675: katartizete (V-PMA-2P) -- From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust.">should restore</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiouton (DPro-AMS) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">him</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumati (N-DNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">a spirit</a> <a href="/greek/4240.htm" title="4240: prautētos (N-GFS) -- Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility.">of gentleness.</a> <a href="/greek/4648.htm" title="4648: skopōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To look at, regard attentively, take heed, beware, consider. From skopos; to take aim at, i.e. regard.">But watch</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seauton (PPro-AM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">or</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/3985.htm" title="3985: peirasthēs (V-ASP-2S) -- To try, tempt, test. From peira; to test, i.e. Endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline.">may be tempted.</a> 2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a> My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15</a> If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-5</a> It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife. / And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this? / Although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I have already pronounced judgment on the one who did this, just as if I were present. ... <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:14-15</a> Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed. / Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">1 Timothy 5:20</a> But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin. <a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24-26</a> And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. / He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. / Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Luke 17:3</a> Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. <a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1</a> We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall. <a href="/hebrews/12-13.htm">Hebrews 12:13</a> Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/colossians/3-13.htm">Colossians 3:13</a> Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2</a> with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, <a href="/proverbs/27-5.htm">Proverbs 27:5-6</a> Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed. / The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. <a href="/proverbs/9-8.htm">Proverbs 9:8-9</a> Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Brothers, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.if.<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-13</a> But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed… <a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Genesis 9:20-24</a> And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard: … <a href="/genesis/12-11.htm">Genesis 12:11-13</a> And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon: … spiritual.<a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a> For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.<a href="/romans/15-1.htm">Romans 15:1</a> We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.<a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a> But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.restore.<a href="/2_samuel/12-1.htm">2 Samuel 12:1</a> And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.<a href="/job/4-3.htm">Job 4:3,4</a> Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands… <a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3,4</a> Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees… in the.<a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a> Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a> Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a> What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?considering.<a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">1 Corinthians 7:5</a> Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.<a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">1 Corinthians 10:12</a> Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.<a href="/hebrews/13-3.htm">Hebrews 13:3</a> Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/1-9.htm">Anybody</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Considering</a> <a href="/john/3-20.htm">Detected</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-3.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Gentleness</a> <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Gently</a> <a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Meekness</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Misconduct</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Overtaken</a> <a href="/acts/15-16.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-16.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/galatians/5-25.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-46.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/galatians/4-14.htm">Temptation</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">Tempted</a> <a href="/galatians/5-14.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/galatians/5-15.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-7.htm">Anybody</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Caught</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-7.htm">Considering</a> <a href="/genesis/41-21.htm">Detected</a> <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/philippians/2-15.htm">Fault</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Gentleness</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Gently</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Meekness</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-7.htm">Misconduct</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Overtaken</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-6.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-9.htm">Temptation</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">Tempted</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-14.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/genesis/26-10.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Galatians 6</div>1. <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">He moves them to deal mildly with a brother who has slipped,</a> 2. <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">and to bear one another's burden;</a> 6. <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">to be generous to their teachers,</a> 9. <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">and not weary of well-doing.</a> 12. <a href="/galatians/6-12.htm">He shows what they intend that preach circumcision.</a> 14. <a href="/galatians/6-14.htm">He glories in nothing, save in the cross of Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the early Christian community, this term was used to emphasize the spiritual kinship that transcends biological ties. It reflects the early church's understanding of being one family in Christ, united by faith and the Holy Spirit. This familial language underscores the importance of community and mutual care within the body of Christ.if someone is caught in a trespass The phrase "if someone is caught in a trespass" suggests an unexpected or sudden entanglement in sin. The Greek word for "caught" (προλημφθῇ, prolēmphthē) implies being overtaken or surprised by sin, rather than a premeditated act. This highlights the human susceptibility to sin and the need for vigilance. The term "trespass" (παράπτωμα, paraptōma) refers to a lapse or deviation from truth and righteousness, emphasizing the seriousness of sin but also the possibility of restoration.you who are spiritual "You who are spiritual" refers to those who are living by the Spirit, as described in <a href="/galatians/5-16.htm">Galatians 5:16-25</a>. The Greek word for "spiritual" (πνευματικοί, pneumatikoi) indicates maturity in faith and a life led by the Holy Spirit. This phrase calls upon mature believers to take responsibility in guiding and restoring those who have fallen, highlighting the role of spiritual maturity in community leadership and care.should restore him The word "restore" (καταρτίζετε, katartizete) in Greek means to mend, repair, or bring back to a former condition. It is used in the context of setting a broken bone or mending a net, suggesting a gentle and careful process. This implies that the goal of addressing sin is not punishment but healing and reconciliation, reflecting the redemptive nature of Christian discipline.with a spirit of gentleness The phrase "with a spirit of gentleness" (πνεύματι πραΰτητος, pneumati praütētos) emphasizes the manner in which restoration should be approached. Gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-23.htm">Galatians 5:23</a>) and is characterized by humility and compassion. This approach contrasts with harsh judgment and reflects Christ's own gentle and humble heart (<a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Matthew 11:29</a>), encouraging believers to emulate His example in dealing with others.But watch yourself "But watch yourself" serves as a caution to those who are restoring others. The Greek word for "watch" (σκοπῶν, skopōn) means to look at, observe, or consider carefully. This warning acknowledges the potential for pride or temptation in the process of correction, reminding believers of their own vulnerability to sin and the need for self-examination and humility.or you also may be tempted The phrase "or you also may be tempted" highlights the universal susceptibility to sin. The Greek word for "tempted" (πειρασθῇς, peirasthēs) suggests being tested or tried. This serves as a reminder that no one is immune to temptation, and it calls for a humble recognition of one's own weaknesses. It underscores the need for reliance on God's grace and the support of the Christian community in maintaining faithfulness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/galatians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>VI.(1-5) Be charitable to the fallen, for you, too, may fall yourselves. Sympathise with each other. Indulge in no delusions as to your own superiority. Look each to his own work, and see that that is sound. He will find enough to do without entering into idle comparisons with others.<a href="/context/galatians/6-2.htm" title="Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.">Galatians 6:2-3</a> are a sort of repetition, with some expansion, of <a href="/galatians/6-1.htm" title="Brothers, if a man be overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.">Galatians 6:1</a>. Deal considerately and kindly with the fallen, for you may fall. Bear each other's burdens, for to claim any superiority to them is mere delusion.It has been acutely suggested that the Apostle's tone in this passage has been affected by the recent occurrence at Corinth, where he had to warn the Corinthians against over-severity (see <a href="/context/2_corinthians/2-6.htm" title="Sufficient to such a man is this punishment, which was inflicted of many.">2Corinthians 2:6-8</a>).(1) Brethren.--The unfortunate conventional use of this word rather tends to weaken our sense of the delicacy and earnestness of this appeal.If a man be overtaken.--If a man be even stirprised, or detected; not only caught, but caught red-handed, in the very act, before he can escape. A special expression is used in order to aggravate the circumstances of the detection. No matter what these circumstances may be, one who is truly spiritual will still deal gently with the offender.Ye which are spiritual.--This has reference to what had been said in the last chapter (<a href="/context/galatians/6-16.htm" title="And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and on the Israel of God.">Galatians 6:16-18</a>). St. Paul assumes that all Christians are animated by the Spirit of God. If, while claiming to be better than others, and to condescend towards them, they were not so animated, their presumption would be seen in all the more glaring light. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/galatians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Brethren, if (or, although) a man be overtaken in a fault (ἀδελφοί ἐὰν καὶ προληφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτέματι); brethren, if even a man hath been overtaken in some trespass. "Brethren;" the compellation so introduced betokens a somewhat pathetic urgency: el. above, <a href="/galatians/3-15.htm">Galatians 3:15</a>; <a href="/galatians/4-31.htm">Galatians 4:31</a>; <a href="/galatians/5-11.htm">Galatians 5:11</a>. But <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13, 17</a> suffice to show that its occurrence at the beginning of a sentence does not necessarily indicate the commencement of a new section of discourse - to which notion we, perhaps. owe the division of chapters here made. In fact, this paragraph is most closely connected with the preceding; the apostle's object being to point out that not even a moral delinquency into which a brother has fallen should lead us to indulge ourselves in any feeling of superiority in dealing with him, or to vaunt even to our own selves (see ver. 4) our greater consistency. In short, he is enforcing by a strong instance the exhortation in ver. 26, "Let us not be vain-glorious." "If even a man hath been overtaken." The apostle supposes the case as one which might very well present itself; the form of expression (ἐὰν, not εἰ), however, not pointing to such a case having already occurred. How possible the supposed case was, was plain enough from the enumeration of the "works of the flesh" above given, so many and so multiform. Some critics have embarrassed themselves by supposing that the καὶ ("even") must, Of course, emphasize the first succeeding word προληφθῇ, "hath been overtaken." But it may just as probably be meant to emphasize the whole clause, "a man hath been overtaken in some trespass." This is proved by a number of other instances: thus: <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Luke 11:8</a>, "if (καὶ) even he will not give them unto him because he is a friend;" <a href="/1_corinthians/7-21.htm">1 Corinthians 7:21</a>. "but if even thou art able to become free;" <a href="/2_corinthians/4-3.htm">2 Corinthians 4:3</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">2 Corinthians 11:6</a>. The verb προλαμβάνω occurs besides in the New Testament in <a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Mark 14:8</a>, "she hath come beforehand to anoint ['or, 'she hath anticipated the anointing of "my body;" and <a href="/1_corinthians/11-21.htm">1 Corinthians 11:21</a>, "taketh before other his own supper." A more helpful illustration, however, is furnished by Wisd. 17:17, where, speaking of the horrible darkness falling quite suddenly upon the Egyptians, the writer says, "Whether he were husbandman or shepherd or labourer in the field, he was overtaken and endured (προληφθεὶς ἔμενεν) the ill-avoidable necessity;" the πρὸ in the compound verb meaning before he could help himself in any way. So here, προληφθ῀ι means be surprised, overtaken, before he' is well aware what it really is that he is doing. "Surprised;" but by whom or what? Not by a person detecting the offender in the very act; as if it were equivalent to καταληφθῇ ἐπαυτοφώρῳ (<a href="/john/8-4.htm">John 8:4</a>); for the apostle is not at all concerned with the evidence for the delinquency, which is the important consideration in <a href="/john/8-4.htm">John 8:4</a>, but simply with the fact. Rather, overtaken by the force of temptation; as the verb "taken" is used with "temptation" in <a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a>; hence the words which follow," lest thou also be tempted." The writer thus commends the delinquent to sympathetic commiseration. But there is no palliation indicated by the word "fault" or "trespass." Not once in the fifteen other passages in the New Testament in which the noun παράπτωμα occurs is there any token of such palliation being intended. The petition, "forgive us our trespasses," is sufficient to exemplify this statement. The trespass may be nothing less than one of the works of the flesh before specified. The preposition ἐν - "in," not "by" - points to the unhappy condition in which the delinquent is supposed to be, out of which it is the business of Christian charity to extricate him. Compare the expressions, "die in your sins;" "dead in trespasses;" and the imagery of a "snare of the devil," in <a href="/2_timothy/2-26.htm">2 Timothy 2:26</a>. Ye which are spiritual, restore such a one (ὑμεῖς οἱ πνευματικοὶ καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον). The apostle intimates that the business of recovering a fallen brother is one which those Christians are not qualified to undertake who, by reason of the strong tincture of the flesh still existing in their moral character, may themselves be justly styled "carnal" (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/3.htm">1 Corinthians 3</a>. D. Putting as it were such persons on one side, the apostle summons to the work those in whom the Spirit hath gained so marked an ascendancy that, compared with the generality of Christians, they may be classed as "spiritual." It was incumbent on such (he says) not to stand aloof, as if it were not their concern, or as ff the delinquent were to be treated as an enemy or outcast (comp. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-15.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:15</a>), far less to indulge themselves in taking pleasure in his inconsistency as illustrating their own spirituality, but to come forward to his assistance. Others, who might justly feel less qualified to act in the case themselves, might, however, take from the apostle's direction the hint that at least they should lend their sympathy to the work of their more capable brethren, desire and pray for their erring brother's recovery, and not exult over his fault. The verb καταρτίζειν, "to make a thing fit, even, just that which it properly should be," is used in <a href="/matthew/4-21.htm">Matthew 4:21</a> of repairing nets; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-10.htm">1 Corinthians 1:10</a> of a Christian community restored to its proper condition of unanimity; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:10</a> of making good any lacking of faith. It is used also (Liddel; and Scott) of setting a broken limb. But there is nothing to show that the apostle has any one particular image of disorder in view. The present tense of the imperative seems to mean, "apply yourselves to restore him;" the actual achievement (καταρτίσατε) may not be in their power, In the spirit of meekness (ἐν πνεύματι πρᾳότητος); in a spirit of meekness. We have the same phrase in <a href="/1_corinthians/4-21.htm">1 Corinthians 4:21</a>, "Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and a spirit of meekness?' The term "spirit" seems as it were to hover between the sense of the Holy Spirit and of that particular condition of our own spirit which is produced by his influence (compare "spirit of adoption," <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Romans 8:15</a>). But the latter seems here the one more immediately intended. It is not identical, however, with the phrase, "meek spirit," which we have in <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a>. The meekness or tenderness meant is that of one who, humbly conscious of human infirmity in general, his own infirmity included, is prepared to be very considerate and gentle towards the ignorant and those out of the way; loth to use the "rod." Considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted (σκοπῶν σεαυτόν μὴ καὶ σὺ πειρασθῇς); looking to thine own self, lest thou also be tempted. The change from the plural to the singular makes the warning more impressive and searching. The verb σκοπεῖν in the New Testament always denotes looking intently: sometimes on something to be guarded against, as <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Luke 11:35</a> and <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a>; at other times, at something to be aimed at or imitated (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-18.htm">2 Corinthians 4:18</a>; <a href="/philippians/2-4.htm">Philippians 2:4</a>; <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Philippians 3:17</a>). The former is meant here. The Christian is to be on his guard against his own weak and corrupt nature; lest he withhold help, or adequate help; lest in helping he get betrayed into the sin of Pharisaic self-righteousness - the sin of harshness, censoriousness. The clause is to be viewed in conjunction with the thought of the unceasing conflict between the flesh and the Spirit mentioned in ch. 5:17. "Tempted," so as to fall (<a href="/1_corinthians/7-5.htm">1 Corinthians 7:5</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-5.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:5</a>; <a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a>). <a href="/commentaries/galatians/6-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Brothers, Ἀδελφοί (Adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. someone ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. is caught προλημφθῇ (prolēmphthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4301.htm">Strong's 4301: </a> From pro and lambano; to take in advance, i.e. eat before others have an opportunity; to anticipate, surprise. in ἔν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a τινι (tini) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. trespass, παραπτώματι (paraptōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3900.htm">Strong's 3900: </a> A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. who are οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spiritual πνευματικοὶ (pneumatikoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4152.htm">Strong's 4152: </a> Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. should restore καταρτίζετε (katartizete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2675.htm">Strong's 2675: </a> From kata and a derivative of artios; to complete thoroughly, i.e. Repair or adjust. him τοιοῦτον (toiouton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). with ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a spirit πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. of gentleness. πραΰτητος (prautētos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4240.htm">Strong's 4240: </a> Mildness, gentleness. From praus; mildness, i.e. humility. [But] watch σκοπῶν (skopōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4648.htm">Strong's 4648: </a> To look at, regard attentively, take heed, beware, consider. From skopos; to take aim at, i.e. regard. yourself, σεαυτόν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. or μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. you σὺ (sy) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. may be tempted. πειρασθῇς (peirasthēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3985.htm">Strong's 3985: </a> To try, tempt, test. 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