加拉太書 6:1 CUNPTS

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:1

Brethren, if a man be overtaken - Margin, “Although.” It is a case which the apostle supposes might happen. Christians were not perfect; and it was possible that they who were true Christians might be surprised by temptation, and fall into sin. The word rendered “be overtaken” (προλημφθῃ prolēmphthē from προλαμβάνω prolambanō), means properly “to take before another, to anticipate” 1 Corinthians 11:21; then “to be before taken or caught”; and may here mean either that one had been formerly... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 6:1

Galatians 6:1. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in Greek, προληφθη , surprised into; a fault Through his ignorance, inattention, or the stress of temptation, not considering sufficiently what he is going to do; ye who are spiritual Who have received the Spirit of truth, grace, and wisdom, and who continue to live and walk by and in the Spirit; restore such a one By reproof, instruction, or exhortation. Every one who can, ought to help therein; only in the spirit of meekness ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Galatians 6:1-10

Some Christian responsibilities (6:1-10)When they live by the Spirit’s power, believers will want to be of spiritual help to others. They will not be harshly critical when they see other believers caught in wrongdoing, but will feel the sorrow of others as if it were their own. They will remember how easily anyone can be overcome by temptation (6:1-2). People are foolish when they compare themselves with others in order to feel satisfied about their own spirituality. Each person is answerable... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Galatians 6:1

if. Greek. ean . App-118 . man . Greek. anthropos . App-123 . overtaken = found out or detected. Greek. prolambano . Only here, Mar 14:8 . 1 Corinthians 11:21 . Compare 2 Corinthians 2:6-8 . in, Greek. en . App-104 . a = some. fault . Greek. paraptoma . App-128 . spiritual . Greek. pneumatikos . See 1 Corinthians 12:1 . Compare Galatians 5:16 . restore, Greek. katartizo . App-125 . spirit . App-101 . meekness . See Galatians 5:23 . considering . Greek. skope . See Luke 11:35... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Galatians 6:1

GAL. 6In this final chapter of the epistle, Paul reached the glorious climax of the whole letter dealing with the contrast between the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ, with so FULFILL THE LAW OF CHRIST standing as the essence of the total admonition. Without the understanding of this final chapter, much that Paul has written earlier might have appeared incomplete and inconclusive. This writer's interpretation of this chapter is at variance with the traditional views concerning it which... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Galatians 6:1

Galatians 6:1. Brethren, &c.— The Apostle here exhorts the stronger to gentleness and meekness towards the weak: "If a man, by frailty or surprize, be overtaken in a fault, do you who are eminent in the church for knowledge, practice, and gifts, raise him up again, and set him aright with gentleness and meekness; considering thyself." The sudden transition from the plural number to the singular, adds a great deal of beauty and force to the caution: for it is as if the Apostle had said, "Let... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:1

1. Brethren—An expression of kindness to conciliate attention. Translate as Greek, "If a man even be overtaken" (that is, caught in the very act [ALFORD and ELLICOTT]: BEFORE he expects: unexpectedly). BENGEL explains the "before" in the Greek compound verb, "If a man be overtaken in a fault before ourselves": If another has really been overtaken in a fault the first; for often he who is first to find fault, is the very one who has first transgressed. a fault—Greek, "a transgression," "a fall";... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:1

1. Toward sinning Christians 6:1"Walking by the Spirit will mean not only avoidance of mutual provocation and envy (Galatians 5:26) but also, positively, the rehabilitation of those who have lapsed into sin." [Note: Fung, p. 284.] The situation Paul envisioned here is that of sin overtaking a Christian as a runner overtakes a walker. It is not that God has caught him in the act of sinning as much as that sin has gotten the better of him in a particular instance. He has been surprised by sin... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:1-10

B. Responsibilities of the Christian life 6:1-10Being free from the Mosaic Law does not mean being free from responsibility. In this section Paul explained various responsibilities that Christians have to one another to clarify the will of God for his readers. Manifesting the fruit of the Spirit is not a mystical experience. Paul said spirituality is evident in personal relationships (Galatians 6:1-5) and in the use of money (Galatians 6:6-10). read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Galatians 6:1

6:1 restore (a-15) As 'mending,' Matthew 4:21 . see Note g, 1 Corinthians 1:10 . read more