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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:3

For if a man think himself to be something ... - see Galatians 5:26. This is designed, evidently, to be another reason why we should be kind and tender to those who have erred. It is, that even those who are most confident may fall. They who feel secure, and think it impossible that they should sin, are not safe. They may be wholly deceived, and may be nothing, when they have the highest estimate of themselves. They may themselves fall into sin, and have need of all the sympathy and kindness of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Galatians 6:2-5

Galatians 6:2-5. Bear ye one another’s burdens Sympathize with and assist each other, in all your weaknesses, grievances, trials. The apostle alludes to the custom of travellers, who, when too heavily laden with their baggage, relieve one another by bearing the burdens of the weak or fatigued, and in that manner show their good disposition toward each other; and so fulfil the law of Christ Even that law of love, which he particularly and especially enjoins, terming it his new... 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 6:3

if . Greek. ei . App-118 . a man. Greek. tis . App-123 ., something . Greek. neut. of tis . when he is = being. nothing . Greek. neut. of medeis . deceiveth . Greek. phrenapatao . Only here. Compare Titus 1:10 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Galatians 6:3

For if a man thinketh himself to be something when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.This appears to be addressed to any of the "spiritual" in Galatians 6:1 who might consider themselves above "sinners" and thus under no obligation to restore them. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Galatians 6:3

3. Self-conceit, the chief hindrance to forbearance and sympathy towards our fellow men, must be laid aside. something—possessed of some spiritual pre-eminence, so as to be exempt from the frailty of other men. when he is nothing—The Greek is subjective: "Being, if he would come to himself, and look on the real fact, nothing" [ALFORD] (Galatians 6:2; Galatians 6:6; Romans 12:3; 1 Corinthians 8:2). deceiveth himself—literally, "he mentally deceives himself." Compare 1 Corinthians 8:2- :,... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Galatians 6:3-4

In the context the high-minded person probably is one who thinks himself above helping another bear an excessive burden. One remedy for this is to remember that we are not intrinsically superior (cf. Romans 12:3). An objective review of our accomplishments should also remind us that the only legitimate ground for justifiable self-satisfaction is God’s working through us (Galatians 6:4). The emphasis is on personal responsibility."Two errors might keep a believer from fulfilling this role [of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Galatians 6:1-18

Practical Exhortations. The Apostle’s Glorying1-5. The nature and requirements of the law of love.Paraphrase. ’(1) If sin overcome one of your number, try to correct the fault in a temper of gentleness, remembering that you yourselves may some time need a similar forgiveness. (2) Share each other’s cares and sorrows, and so fulfil Christ’s law of love. (3) Shun. the self-deception which springs from pride; (4, 5) let each man test his actions on their own merits and not by comparison with other... read more

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