King James Version
Galatians 6:1
1Brethren, 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.
Galatians 6:1 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
- English Standard Version (ESV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)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.
Context of Galatians 6:1
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. 2Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. 3For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
Read all of Galatians 6Galatians 6:1 word by word
Ἀδελφοί, ἐὰν καὶ προλημφθῇ ἄνθρωπος ἔν τινι παραπτώματι, ὑμεῖς οἱ πνευματικοὶ καταρτίζετε τὸν τοιοῦτον ἐν πνεύματι πραΰτητος σκοπῶν σεαυτὸν μὴ καὶ σὺ πειρασθῇς.Read the interlinear
- Brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- ifἐάνean · ifG1437
- ·καίkai · andG2532
- a manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444
- be overtakenπρολαμβάνωprolambanō · to take beforehandG4301
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- ·τιςtis · oneG5100
- a faultπαράπτωμαparaptōma · trespassG3900
- yeσύsu · youG4771
- which areὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- spiritualπνευματικόςpneumatikos · spiritualG4152
- restoreκαταρτίζωkatartizō · to completeG2675
- such an oneτοιοῦτοςtoioutos · such as thisG5108
- the spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- of meeknessπραΰτηςprautēs · gentlenessG4240
- consideringσκοπέωskopeō · to watch outG4648
- thyselfσεαυτοῦseautou seautō seauton sautou sautō sauton · yourselfG4572
- lestμήmē · notG3361
- be temptedπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: temptG3985
Cross-references for Galatians 6:1
- Galatians 2:11But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.
- Genesis 9:20And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard:
- Genesis 12:11And 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:
- Numbers 20:10And Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of this rock?
- 2 Samuel 11:2And it came to pass in an eveningtide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
- Matthew 26:69Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.
- Romans 14:1Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
- Romans 15:1We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
- Hebrews 12:13And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
- James 5:19Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
- Romans 8:6For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
- 1 Corinthians 2:15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
- 1 Corinthians 3:1And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 14:37If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
- 2 Samuel 12:1And 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.
- Job 4:3Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Commentaries on Galatians 6:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Brethren, if a man be overtaken - · If he be surprised, seized on without warning, suddenly invaded, taken before he is aware: all these meanings the word has in connections similar to this. Strabo, lib. xvi., page 1120, applies it to the rhinoceros, in its contests with the elephant: he suddenly rips up the belly of the elephant, ͅ , that he may not be surprised with his trunk. For, should the elephant seize him with his trunk first, all resistance would…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Brethren, if a man be overtaken - Margin, “Although.” It is a case which the apostle supposes might happen. Christians were not perfect; and it was possible that they who were true Christians might be surprised by temptation, and fall into sin. The word rendered “be overtaken” ( ͅ prolēmphthēfrom ́ prolambanō), means properly “to take before another, to anticipate” 1 Corinthians 11:21; then “to be before taken or caught”; and may here mean either that…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Exhortations to meekness, gentleness, and humility. (1-5) To kindness towards all men, especially believers. (6-11) The Galatians guarded against the judaizing teachers. (12-15) A solemn blessing. (16-18) Verses 1-5 We are to bear one another's burdens. So we shall fulfil the law of Christ. This obliges to mutual forbearance and compassion towards each other, agreeably to his example. It becomes us to bear one another's burdens, as fellow-travellers. It…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Some 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).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-181. Brethren--An expression of kindness to conciliate attention. Translate as Greek, "If a man even be overtaken" (that is, caught in the very act [Alford and Ellicott]: BEFORE he expects: unexpectedly). Bengel explains the "before" in the Greek compound verb, "If a man be overtaken in a fault before ourselves": If another has really been overtaken in a fault the first; for often he who is first to find fault, is the very one who has first transgressed. a…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Galatians 6
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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