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. The man stood self-condemned.

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A maidservant came up and said to him, "You were with Jesus the Galilean too."

Welcome a man of weak faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his scruples.

We who are strong ought to bear the burdens that the weak make for themselves and us. We are not to please ourselves.

And make straight paths for your feet to walk in. You must not let the lame get dislocated, but rather make them whole.

My brothers, if anyone of you goes astray from the truth and someone brings him back,

Spiritual

The interests of the flesh mean death, the interests of the Spirit mean life and peace.

We who are strong ought to bear the burdens that the weak make for themselves and us. We are not to please ourselves.

The spiritual man, again, can read the meaning of everything; and yet no one can read what he is.

But I could not discuss things with you, my brothers, as spiritual persons; I had to address you as worldlings, as mere babes in Christ.

If anyone considers himself a prophet or gifted with the Spirit, let him understand that what I write to you is a command of the Lord.

Restore

Go and learn the meaning of this word, I care for mercy not for sacrifice. For I have not come to call just men but sinners."

Tell me, if a man has a hundred sheep and one of them strays, will he not leave the ninety-nine sheep on the hills and go in search of the one that has strayed?

"Which of you with a hundred sheep, if he loses one, does not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one till he finds it?

And make straight paths for your feet to walk in. You must not let the lame get dislocated, but rather make them whole.

My brothers, if anyone of you goes astray from the truth and someone brings him back,

If anyone notices his brother committing a sin which is not deadly, he will ask and obtain life for him ??for anyone who does not commit a deadly sin. There is such a thing as deadly sin; I do not mean he is to pray for that.

Snatch some from the fire, and have mercy on the waverers,

In the

gentleness, self-control: ??there is no law against those who practise such things.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find your souls refreshed;

Which is it to be? Am I to come to you with a rod of discipline or with love and a spirit of gentleness?

I appeal to you myself by the gentleness and consideration of Christ ??the Paul who is 'humble enough to your face when he is with you, but outspoken enough when he gets away from you.'

You are not to treat him as an enemy, but to put him under discipline, as a brother.

he must be gentle in his admonitions to the opposition ??God may perhaps let them change their mind and admit the Truth;

Who among you is wise and learned? Let him show by his good conduct, with the modesty of wisdom, what his deeds are.

but reverence Christ as Lord in your own hearts. Always be ready with a reply for anyone who calls you to account for the hope you cherish, but answer gently and with a sense of reverence;

Considering

Do not withhold sexual intercourse from one another, unless you agree to do so for a time in order to devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again. You must not let Satan tempt you through incontinence.

So let anyone who thinks he stands secure, take care in case he falls.

Remember prisoners, as if you were in prison yourselves; remember those who are being ill-treated, since you too are in the body.

We all make many a slip, but whoever avoids slips of speech is a perfect man; he can bridle the whole of the body as well as the tongue.

General references

Snatch some from the fire, and have mercy on the waverers,