Galatians 6:1 “Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual sh…”

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

American Standard Version

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Geneva Bible 1599

Brethren, if a man be suddenly taken in any offence, ye which are spirituall, restore such one with the spirit of meekenes, considering thy selfe, least thou also be tempted.

Darby Translation

Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.

Young's Literal Translation

Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who [are] spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself — lest thou also may be tempted;

Bible in Basic English

Brothers, if a man is taken in any wrongdoing, you who are of the Spirit will put such a one right in a spirit of love; keeping watch on yourself, for fear that you yourself may be tested.

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Cross references

“overtaken”

Romans 15:1 Romans 14:1 Hebrews 12:13 Galatians 2:11–13 Numbers 20:10–13 Genesis 9:20–24

Romans 15:1 · BSB

We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

Romans 14:1 · BSB

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

Hebrews 12:13 · BSB

Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

Galatians 2:11–13 · BSB

When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.

Numbers 20:10–13 · BSB

Then Moses and Aaron gathered the assembly in front of the rock, and Moses said to them, “Listen now, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?”

Genesis 9:20–24 · BSB

Now Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard.

“spiritual”

1 Corinthians 14:37 Romans 8:6 1 Corinthians 2:15 1 Corinthians 3:1

1 Corinthians 14:37 · BSB

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

Romans 8:6 · BSB

The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

1 Corinthians 2:15 · BSB

The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.

1 Corinthians 3:1 · BSB

Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.

“restore”

1 John 5:16 Ezekiel 34:16 Matthew 18:12–15 Matthew 9:13 Luke 15:22–32 Luke 15:4–7

1 John 5:16 · BSB

If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he should ask God, who will give life to those who commit this kind of sin. There is a sin that leads to death; I am not saying he should ask regarding th…

Ezekiel 34:16 · BSB

I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’

Matthew 18:12–15 · BSB

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost?

Matthew 9:13 · BSB

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners. ”

Luke 15:22–32 · BSB

But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.

Luke 15:4–7 · BSB

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

“in the”

2 Timothy 2:25 2 Thessalonians 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 1 Corinthians 4:21 2 Corinthians 10:1 Matthew 11:29

2 Timothy 2:25 · BSB

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

2 Thessalonians 3:15 · BSB

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

1 Peter 3:15 · BSB

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

1 Corinthians 4:21 · BSB

Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Matthew 11:29 · BSB

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

“considering”

1 Corinthians 10:12 James 3:2 1 Corinthians 7:5 Hebrews 13:3

1 Corinthians 10:12 · BSB

So the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.

James 3:2 · BSB

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

1 Corinthians 7:5 · BSB

Do not deprive each other, except by mutual consent and for a time, so you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control.

Hebrews 13:3 · BSB

Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

Also

2 Corinthians 2:7

2 Corinthians 2:7 · BSB

So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

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