Galatians 6:1

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Summary

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.

Overtaken

Spiritual

1 Corinthians 14:37

Restore

Jude 1:22

In the

Considering

General references

Jude 1:22

Bible References

Overtaken

But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, for his own conduct condemned him.

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a maid came up to him, and said, "You were with Jesus the Galilean, too!"

Treat people who are overscrupulous in their faith like brothers; do not criticize their views.

It is the duty of us who are strong to put up with the weaknesses of those who are immature, and not just suit ourselves.

And keep your feet in straight paths, so that limbs that are lame may not be dislocated but instead be cured.

My brothers, if any one of you is led astray from the truth, and someone brings him back,

Spiritual

For to be physically minded means death, but to be spiritually minded means life and peace.

It is the duty of us who are strong to put up with the weaknesses of those who are immature, and not just suit ourselves.

But the spiritual man is alive to all true values, but his own true value no unspiritual man can see.

So, for my part, brothers, I could not treat you as spiritual persons; I had to treat you just as creatures of flesh and blood, as babies in Christian living.

If anyone claims to be inspired to preach, or to have any other spiritual endowment, let him understand that what I am now writing you is a command from the Lord.

Restore

You must go and learn what the saying means, 'It is mercy, not sacrifice, that I care for.' I did not come to invite the pious but the irreligious."

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them strays away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills, and go in search of the one that is astray?

"What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep, and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go in search of the one that is lost, until he finds it?

And keep your feet in straight paths, so that limbs that are lame may not be dislocated but instead be cured.

My brothers, if any one of you is led astray from the truth, and someone brings him back,

If anyone sees his brother committing any sin except a deadly one, he will ask and obtain life for him??rovided the sin is not a deadly one. There is such a thing as deadly sin; I do not say that a man should pray about that.

Those whom you pity in their uncertainty,

In the

gentleness, self-control. There is no law against such things!

Let my yoke be put upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-minded, and your hearts will find rest,

Which will you have? Shall I come to you with a stick, or in a loving and gentle spirit?

I appeal to you personally, by the gentleness and forbearance of Christ??he Paul who is so humble when face to face with you, but so bold in dealing with you when he is far away!

Do not look upon him as an enemy but warn him as a brother.

correcting his opponents with gentleness; for God may possibly let them repent and acknowledge the truth,

What wise, intelligent man is there among you? Let him show by his good life that what he does is done in the humility of wisdom.

but reverence Christ in your hearts as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that you have. But do so gently and respectfully,

Considering

You must not refuse each other what is due, unless you agree to do so for a while, to devote yourselves to prayer, and then to come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

So the man who thinks he can stand must be on his guard against a fall.

Remember those who are in prison as though you were in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated as being yourselves liable to the same trials.

For we all make many mistakes. Anyone who never makes a mistake in what he says has a character that is fully developed and is able to control his whole body as well.

General references

Those whom you pity in their uncertainty,