But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Ver. 13. Be not weary in well doing] No, not to those disorderly (and therefore less worthy) walkers, if in extreme necessity, or if thereby ye may win them from the error of their way. As if any prove refractory and irreformable.
Note that man] σημειουσθε, or, notice him, as infamous; brand him, beware of him; let him see a strangeness in you toward him.
That he may be ashamed] Gr. ινα εντραπη. Ut quaerat ubi se possit prae pudore occultare. (Cameron.) That he may turn into himself, or turn short again upon himself; recognize his disorders, and return to a better course. The repenting prodigal is said to come to himself,Luke 15:17, and those relenting Israelites to bethink themselves, or to bring back to their hearts, 1 Kings 8:47. The Greek here signifies that he may hide his head for shame; Sed illum ego periisse dico, cui periit pudor. (Curtius.) He is past grace that is past shame.