Galatians 6:1

Overtaken in a fault [π ρ ο λ η μ φ θ η - ε ν τ ι ν ι π α ρ α π τ ω μ α τ ι]. The verb means lit. to take before; to anticipate or forestall. Elsewhere only Mark 14:8; 1 Corinthians 11:21. LXX, Wisd. 18 17. Not, be detected in the act by some one else before he can escape, but surprised by the fault itself; hurried into error. Thus prohas the sense of before he is aware, and ejn is instrumental, by. 86 For fault or trespass, see on Matthew 6:14. Spiritual [π ν ε υ μ α τ ι κ ο ι]. Comp. 1 Corinthians 3:1. Mostly in Paul. See 1 Peter 2:5. Those who have received the Spirit and are led by him. See ch. Galatians 3:2; Galatians 3:3; Galatians 3:5; Galatians 3:14; Galatians 4:6; Galatians 5:5; Galatians 5:16; Galatians 5:18; Galatians 5:25. He leaves it to the readers' own conscience whether or not they answer to this designation.

Restore [κ α τ α ρ τ ι ζ ε τ ε]. See on Matthew 4:21; Matthew 21:16; Luke 6:40; 1 Peter 5:10. The word is used of reconciling factions, as Hdt 5:28; of setting bones; of mending nets, Mark 1:19; of equipping or preparing, Romans 9:22; Hebrews 10:5; Hebrews 11:3; of manning a fleet, or supplying an army with provisions. Usually by Paul metaphorically as here. The idea of amendment is prominent : set him to rights : bring him into line. Comp. 2 Corinthians 13:11; 1 Corinthians 1:10.

Spirit of meekness. Comp. 1 Corinthians 4:21. Led by the Spirit of God, whose fruit is meekness (v. 23). For the combinations of pneuma with genitives, see on Romans 8:4, p. 87.

Considering [σ κ ο π ω ν]. Only in Paul, except Luke 11:35. The verb means to look attentively; to fix the attention upon a thing with an interest in it. See Romans 16:17; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Philippians 2:4; Philippians 3:17. Hence, often, to aim at (comp. skopon mark, Philippians 3:14). Schmidt (Syn.) defines : "To direct one's attention upon a thing, either in order to obtain it, or because one has a peculiar interest in it, or a duty to fulfill toward it. Also to have an eye to with a view of forming a right judgment." Notice the passing to the singular number - "considering thyself." The exhortation is addressed to the conscience of each. Before you deal severely with the erring brother, consider your own weakness and susceptibility to temptation, and restore him in view of that fact.