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 Peter visited Antioch, I remonstrated with him to his face, because he had incurred just censure.

Peter meanwhile was sitting outside in the court of the palace, when one of the maidservants came over to him and said, "You too were with Jesus the Galilaean."

I now pass to another subject. Receive as a friend a man whose faith is weak, but not for the purpose of deciding mere matters of opinion.

As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure.

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put entirely out of joint

My brethren, if one of you strays from the truth and some one brings him back,

Spiritual

Because for the mind to be given up to earthly things means death; but for it to be given up to spiritual things means Life and peace.

As for us who are strong, our duty is to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not seek our own pleasure.

But the spiritual man judges of everything, although he is himself judged by no one.

And as for myself, brethren, I found it impossible to speak to you as spiritual men. It had to be as to worldlings--mere babes in Christ.

If any one deems himself to be a Prophet or a man with spiritual gifts, let him recognize as the Lord's command all that I am now writing to you.

Restore

But go and learn what this means, 'It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners."

What do you yourselves think? Suppose a man gets a hundred sheep and one of them strays away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go and look for the one that is straying?

"Which of you men, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in their pasture and go in search of the lost one till he finds it?

and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put entirely out of joint

My brethren, if one of you strays from the truth and some one brings him back,

If any one sees a brother man committing a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask and God shall give him life--for those who do not sin unto death. There is such a thing as sin unto death; for that I do not bid him make request.

Some, when they argue with you, you must endeavor to convince;

In the

good faith, meekness, self-restraint.

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

Which shall it be? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in a loving and tender spirit?

But as for me Paul, I entreat you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ--I who when among you have not an imposing personal presence, but when absent am fearlessly outspoken in dealing with you.

And yet do not regard him as an enemy, but caution him as a brother.

He must speak in a gentle tone when correcting the errors of opponents, in the hope that God will at last give them repentance, for them to come to a full knowledge of the truth

Which of you is a wise and well-instructed man? Let him prove it by a right life with conduct guided by a wisely teachable spirit.

but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.

Considering

Do not refuse one another, unless perhaps it is just for a time and by mutual consent, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer and may then associate again; lest the Adversary begin to tempt you because of your deficiency in self-control.

So then let him who thinks he is standing securely beware of falling.

Remember prisoners, as if you were in prison with them; and remember those suffering ill-treatment, for you yourselves also are still in the body.

For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature.

General references

Some, when they argue with you, you must endeavor to convince;