3:15 Brothers and sisters, 1 I offer an example from everyday life: 2 When a covenant 3 has been ratified, 4 even though it is only a human contract, no one can set it aside or add anything to it.
6:1 Brothers and sisters, 5 if a person 6 is discovered in some sin, 7 you who are spiritual 8 restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. 9 Pay close attention 10 to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.
1 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.
2 tn Grk “I speak according to man,” referring to the illustration that follows.
3 tn The same Greek word, διαθήκη (diaqhkh), can mean either “covenant” or “will,” but in this context the former is preferred here because Paul is discussing in vv. 16-18 the Abrahamic covenant.
4 tn Or “has been put into effect.”
5 tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.
6 tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.
7 tn Or “some transgression” (L&N 88.297).
8 sn Who are spiritual refers to people who are controlled and directed by God’s Spirit.
9 tn Or “with a gentle spirit” or “gently.”
10 tn Grk “taking careful notice.”