ACC ~ Galatians 6 v1a

CAUGHT UNAWARES. CHRYSOSTOM: The Galatians were gratifying their private feelings under pretext of rebuke. They appeared to be doing this to correct the sins of others. Paul wanted to put a stop to their love of being first. He says, “Brothers, if someone is overtaken in any trespass.” Note that he does not say “if he trespasses” but “if he is overtaken,” that is, if he is caught off guard. HOMILY ON GALATIANS 6.1.

THE MEANING OF “OVERTAKEN.” AUGUSTINE: One is overtaken on those occasions either when one sins without seeing at the time that it is a sin or when one sees this and is still overcome. One sins either in ignorance of truth or under the limitations of infirmity. AGAINST LYING 22.

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