Galatians 6:1
King James Version (KJV)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Translations
Galatians 6:1 - Amplified Bible
BRETHREN, IF any person is overtaken in misconduct {or} sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right {and} restore {and} reinstate him, without any sense of superiority {and} with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also.
Galatians 6:1 - American Standard Version
Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - Bible in Basic English
Brothers, if a man is taken in any wrongdoing, you who are of the Spirit will put such a one right in a spirit of love; keeping watch on yourself, for fear that you yourself may be tested.
Galatians 6:1 - Darby Bible
Brethren, if even a man be taken in some fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest *thou* also be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - English Standard Version
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - King James Version
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - La Biblia de las Americas
Hermanos, aun si alguno es sorprendido en alguna falta, vosotros que sois espirituales, restauradlo en un espìritu de mansedumbre, mirándote a ti mismo, no sea que tù también seas tentado.
Galatians 6:1 - The Message
Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their burdens, and so complete Christ’s law. If you think you are too good for that, you are badly deceived.
Galatians 6:1 - New American Standard Bible
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; {each one} looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
Hermanos, aun si alguien es sorprendido en alguna falta, ustedes que son espirituales, restáurenlo en un espìritu de mansedumbre, mirándote a ti mismo, no sea que tù también seas tentado.
Galatians 6:1 - World English Bible
Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren`t tempted.
Galatians 6:1 - Young's Living Translation
Brethren, if a man also may be overtaken in any trespass, ye who [are] spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness, considering thyself -- lest thou also may be tempted;
Galatians 6:1 - Additional Comments
In verses 1-5, who is in danger? Whom does Paul spend five verses warning about what might happen to them in this situation of discovery and restoration? The one who has fallen? Or the one who is about to help him stand? Every verse but one has a big yellow light flashing: Caution! Caution! And the message of warning is directed not to the one who has fallen but to those who aim to help him.
Could you possibly be the person in a trespass that someone has wished to open your eyes to? Have you protected yourself so no one feels the freedom to talk to you about a potential trespass?
Do you have the courage that, even if someone has not given you "permission" to talk to them, that you can anyway?
Notice the warning about how to restore someone - gently, without arrogance. Especially since we know how weak we ourselves really are, that we are not too far from needing restoration ourselves! Luke 18:11-14 shows the arrogance we are to avoid. May we realize how filthy our sins are, and that reproving someone in no way lifts us above them.
How can you talk to someone? "I know I have my own problems, and I may be mistaken, but allow me as a Christian brother to share something I've seen. I apologize if I've not seen things clearly, but allow me to share something with you. ..." How is this approach?
Okay, now let's talk about "reproving" your spouse. When do you? When should you? How should you approach it?
By the way, we can give guidance, but it is up to the Master Mechanic to do the work to fix the problem.
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