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Galatians 3:15

Context
Inheritance Comes from Promises and not Law

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.

Galatians 6:1

Context
Support One Another

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.”



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