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Galatians 6

Galatians 6:1

Carry One Another’s Burdens · Galatians 6:1–10
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
Brothers, even if a man should be overtaken in some trespass, you the spiritual ones, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking at yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Latin
Fratres, etsi præoccupatus fuerit homo in aliquo delicto, vos, qui spirituales estis, hujusmodi instruite in spiritu lenitatis, considerans teipsum, ne et tu tenteris.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Galatians 6:1

  • Some of the Galatians may have felt proud about how well they followed the law of Moses or how strong their faith was. However, truly godly people do not boast about what they have done. Instead, they humbly help others.

  • watch yourself: We can all be tempted to sin (Romans 3:9–20).

Galatians 6:1–5

Paul explains how to lovingly help other Christians when they make mistakes.

Galatians 6:1–10

Living by the Spirit (5:13–6:10) leads to doing good deeds (6:1–5) and receiving blessings from the good work we do (6:6–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Discipline Fellowship Gentleness Letter to the Galatians Natural Man Spiritual Gifts

Topics

Backsliding: Endeavour to Bring Back Those Guilty of Bad Treatment Being Equally Yoked Being Judgmental Biblical Confrontation Burdens Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Judaizers Church Discipline Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Conflict Resolution Conformity Confronting Others Correction Criticism Facebook Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Going to your Brother Judaism: Judaizers Were a Corrupt Form of Christianity Kindness: General Scriptures Concerning Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Meekness: Saints should Restore the Erring With Rebuke Rebuking Removing Leaders Shunning Sowing Discord Temptation: Saints should Restore Those Overcome By Therapy Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning