Robertson Word Pictures - Galatians 6:1 - 6:1

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Robertson Word Pictures - Galatians 6:1 - 6:1


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If a man be overtaken (ean kai prolēmphthēi anthrōpos). Condition of third class, first aorist passive subjunctive of prolambanō, old verb to take beforehand, to surprise, to detect.

Trespass (paraptōmati). Literally, a falling aside, a slip or lapse in the papyri rather than a wilful sin. In Polybius and Diodorus. Koiné[28928]š word.

Ye which are spiritual (hoi pneumatikoi). See note on 1Co 3:1. The spiritually led (Gal 5:18), the spiritual experts in mending souls.

Restore (katartizete). Present active imperative of katartizō, the very word used in Mat 4:21 of mending nets, old word to make artios, fit, to equip thoroughly.

Looking to thyself (skopōn seauton). Keeping an eye on as in 2Co 4:18 like a runner on the goal.

Lest thou also be tempted (mē kai su peirasthēis). Negative purpose with first aorist passive subjunctive. Spiritual experts (preachers in particular) need this caution. Satan loves a shining mark.