Galatians 5:13

Practice Love

5:13 For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.

Galatians 6:1

Support One Another

6:1 Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.


tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

tn Grk “as an opportunity for the flesh”; BDAG 915 s.v. σάρξ 2.c.α states: “In Paul’s thought esp., all parts of the body constitute a totality known as σ. or flesh, which is dominated by sin to such a degree that wherever flesh is, all forms of sin are likew. present, and no good thing can live in the σάρξGal 5:13, 24;…Opp. τὸ πνεῦμαGal 3:3; 5:16, 17ab; 6:8ab.”

tn It is possible that the verb δουλεύετε (douleuete) should be translated “serve one another in a humble manner” here, referring to the way in which slaves serve their masters (see L&N 35.27).

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:11.

tn Here ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense, referring to both men and women.

tn Or “some transgression” (L&N 88.297).

sn Who are spiritual refers to people who are controlled and directed by God’s Spirit.

tn Or “with a gentle spirit” or “gently.”

tn Grk “taking careful notice.”