Galatians 2:14

2:14 But when I saw that they were not behaving consistently with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in front of them all, “If you, although you are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you try to force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”

Galatians 6:1

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6:1 Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.


sn Cephas. This individual is generally identified with the Apostle Peter (L&N 93.211).

tn Here ἀναγκάζεις (anankazei") has been translated as a conative present (see ExSyn 534).

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.

tn Or “some transgression” (L&N 88.297).

sn Who are spiritual refers to people who are controlled and directed by God’s Spirit.

tn Or “with a gentle spirit” or “gently.”

tn Grk “taking careful notice.”