Galatians 6:1-3

Support One Another

6:1 Brothers and sisters, ¹  if a person ²  is discovered in some sin, ³  you who are spiritual ⁴  restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. ⁵  Pay close attention ⁶  to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too. 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 6:3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

[6:1]  ¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

[6:1]  ² tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.

[6:1]  ³ tn Or “some transgression” (L&N 88.297).

[6:1]  ⁴ sn Who are spiritual refers to people who are controlled and directed by God’s Spirit.

[6:1]  ⁵ tn Or “with a gentle spirit” or “gently.”

[6:1]  ⁶ tn Grk “taking careful notice.”