1Brethren, 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.
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We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; …
And of some have compassion, making a difference: …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-10)The apostle having, in the foregoing chapter, exhorted Christians by love to serve one another (Gal. 5:13), and also cautioned us (Gal. 5:16) against a temper which, if indulged, would hinder us from showing the mutual love and serviceableness which he had recommended, in the beginning of this chapter he proceeds to give some further directions, which, if duly observed, would both promote the one…
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