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NASB | Galatians 6:1 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well. |
Bible Question: What is involved in restoring a sinning Christian brother or sister? |
Bible Answer: It is a noble goal. “Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins” (James 5:19:20). One is tempted to recommend methods such as confrontation and covenanting and mentoring. But it is a spiritual task that cannot be approached with human methods. Galatians 6:1 itself says it should only be undertaken by those who are spiritual, that is, those who are controlled by the Spirit. It is God who must guide you in the process. It is God who works in you to will and to do such a thing. But he tells you in advance that it must be done with gentleness and humility. “And above all things have fervent love among yourselves: for love shall (convert him, and save the soul from death and) cover the multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:8). |