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

Now when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

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

Make it your practice to receive into full Christian fellowship people who are overscrupulous, but not to criticize their views.

It is the duty of us who are strong to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.

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

My brothers, if any one of you has wandered away from the truth, and someone brings him back,

Spiritual

For to be thinking the things suggested by the lower nature means death, but to be thinking the things suggested by the Spirit means life and peace.

It is the duty of us who are strong to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.

But the spiritual man appreciates everything, and yet he himself is not really appreciated by anybody.

So I myself, brothers, could not deal with you as spiritual persons, but as creatures of human clay, as merely baby Christians.

If anyone claims to have the prophetic spirit, or any other spiritual gift, let him recognize that what I now am writing is the Lord's command.

Restore

Go, learn what this means, 'It is mercy and not sacrifice that I want.' It is not upright but sinful people that I have come to invite."

"What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hillsides, and go and search for the one that is lost?

"What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep, and if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and continue to look for the lost one until he finds it?

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

My brothers, if any one of you has wandered away from the truth, and someone brings him back,

If anyone sees his brother committing a sin that does not lead to death, he will ask and God will grant him life; yea, He will grant it to any who do not commit a sin that leads to death. There is a sin that leads to death; I do not say that one should pray for that.

Some people, who continue to waver through doubts, you must pity

In the

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

Put on my yoke, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls,

Which do you prefer? My coming to you with a club, or in a gentle, loving spirit?

Now I appeal to you in person, by the gentleness and fairness of Christ, I, Paul, who am so "condescending when face to face with you, but so courageous toward you when far away!"

You must not regard him as an enemy but warn him as a brother.

With gentleness he must correct his opponents, for God might grant them repentance that would lead them to a full knowledge of the truth,

Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him show by his noble living that his good deeds are done in humility, which wisdom prompts.

but in your hearts be consecrated to Christ as Lord, and always be ready to make your defense to anyone who asks a reason for the hope you have. But you must do it in gentleness and reverence,

Considering

You husbands and wives must stop refusing each other what is due, unless you agree to do so just for awhile, so as to have plenty of time for prayer, and then to be together again, so as to keep Satan from tempting you because of your lack of self-control.

So the man who thinks he stands securely must be on the lookout not to fall.

Continue to remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and those who are being ill-treated, since you, too, are liable to similar physical punishment.

For we all make many a slip. If anyone never slips in speech, he is a man of maturity; he can control his whole body too.

General references

Some people, who continue to waver through doubts, you must pity