2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Ver. 2. Bear ye one another’s burdens ] When after reprehension sin is become a burden, set to your shoulder, and help to lift it off. "Support the weak, be patient toward all," 1 Thessalonians 5:14 . Nature hath taught the deer to help one another in swimming, the cranes one another in flying; one stone bears up another in buildings contrived by art, &c. read more
Bear: Galatians 6:5, Galatians 5:13, Galatians 5:14, Exodus 23:5, Numbers 11:11, Numbers 11:12, Deuteronomy 1:12, Isaiah 58:6, Matthew 8:17, Matthew 11:29, Matthew 11:30, Luke 11:46, Romans 15:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 1 Peter 2:24 the law: John 13:14, John 13:15, John 13:34, John 15:12, 1 Corinthians 9:21, James 2:8, 1 John 2:8-1 Kings :, 1 John 4:21 Reciprocal: Genesis 14:14 - his brother Exodus 26:26 - bars of shittim wood Numbers 10:31 - instead of eyes Deuteronomy 22:4 - thou shalt... read more
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.Bear ye one another's burdens — Sympathize with, and assist, each other, in all your weaknesses, grievances, trials.And so fulfil the law of Christ — The law of Christ (an uncommon expression) is the law of love: this our Lord peculiarly recommends; this he makes the distinguishing mark of his disciples. read more
2. Bear Instead of triumphing over. Burdens Frailties, and disgraces arising from frailties. Your brother had his heavy liabilities to this sin; he has now the weight of shame for his sin: instead of putting your holy foot upon his weakness, put your shoulder under his load, and share half or all the pressure. Thus you will enable him to tread the straight and narrow path again, without deviating from it yourself. St. Paul’s one another, implies that as fellow travellers, each carrying... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Galatians 6:2
Galatians 6:2Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.Burden-bearingThese two principles are:--I. The brotherhood of souls--“Bear ye one another’s burdens.”II. The responsibility of the individual soul--“Every man shall bear his own burden.” Now these two principles are not really opposed to each other, and neither are the precepts of the text. For if you think of it, you will find it is impossible to obey one part of this law without obeying the other; that it is... read more