Galatians 6:1
If a man be overtaken ( εαν κα προλημφθη ανθρωπος ). Condition of third class, first aorist passive subjunctive of προλαμβανω, old verb to take beforehand, to surprise, to detect.Trespass ( παραπτωματ ). Literally, a falling aside, a slip or lapse in the papyri rather than a wilful sin. In Polybius and Diodorus. Koine word.
Ye which are spiritual ( ο πνευματικο ). See on 1Co 3:1. The spiritually led (5:18), the spiritual experts in mending souls.
Restore ( καταρτιζετε ). Present active imperative of καταρτιζω, the very word used in Mt 4:21 of mending nets, old word to make αρτιος, fit, to equip thoroughly.
Looking to thyself ( σκοπων σεαυτον ). Keeping an eye on as in 2Co 4:18 like a runner on the goal.
Lest thou also be tempted ( μη κα συ πειρασθηις ). Negative purpose with first aorist passive subjunctive. Spiritual experts (preachers in particular) need this caution. Satan loves a shining mark.
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