Go
Articles on

Galatians 6

Gal. 6:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

+
1
Brethren
adephos (Greek #80)
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1)
KJV usage: brother.
Pronounce: ad-el-fos'
Origin: from 1 (as a connective particle) and δελφύς (the womb)
, νif
ean (Greek #1437)
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
KJV usage: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See 3361.
Pronounce: eh-an'
Origin: from 1487 and 302
a man
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
be overtaken
prolambano (Greek #4301)
to take in advance, i.e. (literally) eat before others have an opportunity; (figuratively) to anticipate, surprise
KJV usage: come aforehand, overtake, take before.
Pronounce: prol-am-ban'-o
Origin: from 4253 and 2983
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
a fault
tis (Greek #5100)
some or any person or object
KJV usage: a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever).
Pronounce: tis
Origin: an enclitic indefinite pronoun
paraptoma (Greek #3900)
a side-slip (lapse or deviation), i.e. (unintentional) error or (wilful) transgression
KJV usage: fall, fault, offence, sin, trespass.
Pronounce: par-ap'-to-mah
Origin: from 3895
, ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
which are
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
spiritual
pneumatikos (Greek #4152)
non-carnal, i.e. (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious
KJV usage: spiritual. Compare 5591.
Pronounce: pnyoo-mat-ik-os'
Origin: from 4151
, restore
katartizo (Greek #2675)
to complete thoroughly, i.e. repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust
KJV usage: fit, frame, mend, (make) perfect(-ly join together), prepare, restore.
Pronounce: kat-ar-tid'-zo
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 739
q such an one
toioutos (Greek #5108)
from 5104 and 3778; truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
KJV usage: like, such (an one).
Pronounce: toy-oo'-tos
Origin: (including the other inflections)
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the spirit
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
of meekness
praiotes (Greek #4236)
gentleness, by implication, humility
KJV usage: meekness.
Pronounce: prah-ot'-ace
Origin: from 4235
; considering
skopeo (Greek #4648)
to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard
KJV usage: consider, take heed, look at (on), mark. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: skop-eh'-o
Origin: from 4649
thyself
seautou (Greek #4572)
also dative case of the same, σεαυτῷ (seh-ow-to'), and accusative case σεαυτόν (seh-ow-ton'), likewise contracted σαυτοῦ (sow-too'), σαυτῷ (sow-to'), and σαυτόν (sow-ton'), respectively of (with, to) thyself
KJV usage: thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
Pronounce: seh-ow-too'
, lest
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
thou
su (Greek #4771)
thou
KJV usage: thou. See also 4571, 4671, 4675; and for the plural 5209, 5210, 5213, 5216.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: the person pronoun of the second person singular
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
be tempted
peirazo (Greek #3985)
to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
KJV usage: assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
Pronounce: pi-rad'-zo
Origin: from 3984
.*
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ν
or, although.
q
James 5:19‑20• 19My brethren, if any among you should err from the truth, and one turn him back,
 20let him know that he that turneth back a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:19‑20)

More on:

+
Brethren,
Spirit,
spiritual,
To Tempt; Temptation

Cross References

+

Ministry on This Verse

+
1:  He moves them to deal mildly with a brother that has slipped,
2-5:  and to bear one another's burden;
6-8:  to be liberal to their teachers,
9-11:  and not weary of well-doing.
12-13:  He shows what they intend that preach circumcision.
14-18:  He glories in nothing, save in the cross of Christ.
if.
or, although.
overtaken.
Gal. 2:11‑13• 11But when Cephas came unto Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was self-condemned;
 12for before that certain came from James, he ate with the nations; but when they came, he was withdrawing and separating himself, being afraid of those of the circumcision;
 13and the rest of the Jews also dissembled with him, so that even Barnabas was carried away by their dissimulation. (Gal. 2:11‑13)
;
Gen. 9:20‑24•  (Gen. 9:20‑24)
;
Gen. 12:11‑13•  (Gen. 12:11‑13)
;
Num. 20:10‑13•  (Num. 20:10‑13)
;
2 Sam. 11:2‑27•  (2 Sam. 11:2‑27)
;
Matt. 26:69,75• 69Now Peter was sitting without in the court, and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus, the Galilean.
 75And Peter remembered the word of Jesus as having said, Before a cock crow, thou wilt thrice deny me. And going forth without he wept bitterly. (Matt. 26:69,75)
;
Rom. 14:1• 1But him that is weak in the faith receive not unto decisions of reasonings. (Rom. 14:1)
;
Rom. 15:1• 1But we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. (Rom. 15:1)
;
Heb. 12:13• 13and make straight paths for your feet that what is lame be not turned out of the way but rather be healed. (Heb. 12:13)
;
James 5:19• 19My brethren, if any among you should err from the truth, and one turn him back, (James 5:19)
spiritual.
Rom. 8:6• 6For the mind of the flesh [is] death, and the mind of the Spirit [is] life and peace; (Rom. 8:6)
;
Rom. 15:1• 1But we, the strong, ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. (Rom. 15:1)
;
1 Cor. 2:15• 15but the spiritual [man] examineth all things, while he himself is examined by no one. (1 Cor. 2:15)
;
1 Cor. 3:1• 1And I, brethren, was not able to speak to you as spiritual, but as fleshy, as babes in Christ. (1 Cor. 3:1)
;
1 Cor. 14:37• 37If anyone seemeth to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things which I write to you, that they are [the] Lord's commandment. (1 Cor. 14:37)
restore.
2 Sam. 12:1‑15•  (2 Sam. 12:1‑15)
;
Job 4:3‑4•  (Job 4:3‑4)
;
Isa. 35:3‑4•  (Isa. 35:3‑4)
;
Ezek. 34:16•  (Ezek. 34:16)
;
Matt. 9:13• 13{i}But go and learn what [that] is—I will have mercy and not sacrifice; for I have not come to call righteous [men] but sinners.{/i} (Matt. 9:13)
;
Matt. 18:12‑15• 12{i}What think ye? If a certain man should have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, does he not, leaving the ninety and nine on the mountains, go and seek the one that has gone astray?{/i}
 13{i}And if it should come to pass that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoices more because of it than because of the ninety and nine not gone astray.{/i}
 14{i}So it is not the will of your Father who is in [the] heavens that one of these little ones should perish.{/i}
 15{i}But if thy brother sin against thee, go, reprove him between thee and him alone. If he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.{/i} (Matt. 18:12‑15)
;
Luke 15:4‑7,22‑32• 4What man of you having a hundred sheep, and if he loses one of them, doth he not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness and go after that which is lost until he find it?
 5and having found it, he layeth it upon his own shoulders rejoicing;
 6and having come to the house, he calleth together the friends and the neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep.
 7I say unto you, that thus there shall be joy in heaven for one repenting sinner, [more] than over ninety and nine righteous, such as have no need of repentance.
 22But the father said to his bondmen, Bring out the best robe, and clothe him in [it], and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet,
 23and bring the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and make merry:
 24for this my son was dead, and has come to life,—was lost, and has been found. And they began to be merry.
 25And his elder son was in the field; and as, coming up, he drew nigh to the house, he heard music and dancing.
 26And having called one of the servants, he inquired what these things might be.
 27{i}And he{/i} said unto him, Thy brother is come, and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and well.
 28But he became angry, and would not go in. And his father went out and besought him.
 29And he, answering, said to his father, Behold, these many years I serve thee, and never have I transgressed a commandment of thine; and to me thou hast never given a kid, that I might make merry with my friends.
 30But when this thy son, who has devoured thy living with harlots, is come, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.
 31But he said unto him, Child, thou art ever with me, and all that is mine is thine.
 32{i}But{/i} it was right to make merry and rejoice because this thy brother was dead and has come to life again, and was lost and has been found. (Luke 15:4‑7,22‑32)
;
Heb. 12:13• 13and make straight paths for your feet that what is lame be not turned out of the way but rather be healed. (Heb. 12:13)
;
James 5:19‑20• 19My brethren, if any among you should err from the truth, and one turn him back,
 20let him know that he that turneth back a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:19‑20)
;
1 John 5:16• 16If anyone see his brother sinning a sin not unto death, he shall ask, and he will give him life for those that sin not unto death. There is sin unto death: I do not say that he should request for it. (1 John 5:16)
;
Jude 22‑23• 22And some convict when contending;
 23others save, pulling them out of [the] fire; and others pity with fear, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. (Jude 22‑23)
in the.
Gal. 5:23• 23against such things there is no law. (Gal. 5:23)
;
Matt. 11:29• 29{i}Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest to your souls;{/i} (Matt. 11:29)
;
1 Cor. 4:21• 21What will ye? that I come unto you with a rod, or with love and a spirit of meekness? (1 Cor. 4:21)
;
2 Cor. 10:1• 1But I myself Paul entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ, [I] who face to face [am] mean among you but absent am bold toward you( (2 Cor. 10:1)
;
2 Thess. 3:15• 15and count [him] not as an enemy but admonish as a brother. (2 Thess. 3:15)
;
2 Tim. 2:25• 25in meekness instructing those that oppose, if haply God may give them repentance unto acknowledgment of truth, (2 Tim. 2:25)
;
James 3:13• 13Who [is] wise and understanding among you? Let him show out of his good conduct his works in meekness of wisdom. (James 3:13)
;
1 Peter 3:15• 15but sanctify the Christ as Lord in your hearts, ready always for answer to everyone that asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, but with meekness and fear, (1 Peter 3:15)
considering.
1 Cor. 7:5• 5Defraud not one another, unless by consent for a time, that ye may have leisure for prayer and again be together, that Satan tempt you not because of your incontinency. (1 Cor. 7:5)
;
1 Cor. 10:12• 12So then let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. (1 Cor. 10:12)
;
Heb. 13:3• 3Remember prisoners as bound with [them]; the ill-treated, as being yourselves also in a body. (Heb. 13:3)
;
James 3:2• 2For in many things we all offend. If anyone offendeth not in word, he [is] a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. (James 3:2)
• Let it not be in the spirit of the law which would naturally occupy us with our own good works and harden us towards our failing brother; but let it be in the spirit of meekness that gives us a sense of our own weakness while thinking tenderly of others. (“Galatians 6” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

+
1
Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restorea such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest *thou* also be tempted.

JND Translation Notes

+
a
As "mending," Matt. 4.21. see Note g, 1 Cor. 1.10.

W. Kelly Translation

+
1
Brethren, if a man be even taken ina some offence, do ye, the spiritual ones, restore such an one in a spirit of meekness, looking to thyself lest thou also be tempted.

WK Translation Notes

+
a
It does not mean surprised "by," but taken or detected "in."