2:6 Now we do speak wisdom among the mature, 1 but not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are perishing.
6:1 Brothers and sisters, 4 if a person 5 is discovered in some sin, 6 you who are spiritual 7 restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. 8 Pay close attention 9 to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.
1 tn In extrabiblical literature this word was applied to an initiate of a mystery religion (BDAG 995 s.v. τέλειος 3, gives numerous examples and states this was a technical term of the mystery religions). It could here refer to those who believed Paul’s message, the mystery of God (v. 1), and so be translated as “those who believe God’s message.”
2 tn Or “evaluates.”
3 tn Or “is evaluated” (i.e., “is subject to evaluation”); Grk “he himself is discerned,” that is, the person without the Spirit does not understand the person with the Spirit, particularly in relation to the life of faith.
4 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.
5 tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.
6 tn Or “some transgression” (L&N 88.297).
7 sn Who are spiritual refers to people who are controlled and directed by God’s Spirit.
8 tn Or “with a gentle spirit” or “gently.”
9 tn Grk “taking careful notice.”