Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
Them
A good blessing
Bible References
Them
Leviticus 19:17
‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you may most certainly rebuke your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him.
1 Samuel 3:13
Now I have told him that I am about to judge his house forever for the sinful behavior which he knew [was happening], because his sons were bringing a curse on themselves [dishonoring and blaspheming God] and he did not rebuke them.
1 Kings 21:19
You shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “Have you murdered and also taken possession [of the victim’s property]?”’ And you shall speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “In the place where dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick up your blood as well.”’”
Nehemiah 5:7
I thought it over and then challenged the nobles and the rulers. I said to them, “You are exacting usury (excessive interest) from your own brother (relative).” So I held a great assembly to confront them.
Nehemiah 13:8
It was very displeasing to me, so I threw all of Tobiah’s household furnishings out of the room.
Job 29:16
“I was a father to the needy;
I investigated the case I did not know [and assured justice].
“I was a father to the needy;
I investigated the case I did not know [and assured justice].
Matthew 14:4
for John had said to him, “It is not lawful (morally right) for you to have her [living with you as your wife].”
1 Timothy 5:20
As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word [as an official messenger]; be ready when the time is right and even when it is not [keep your sense of urgency, whether the opportunity seems favorable or unfavorable, whether convenient or inconvenient, whether welcome or unwelcome]; correct [those who err in doctrine or behavior], warn [those who sin], exhort and encourage [those who are growing toward spiritual maturity], with inexhaustible patience and [faithful] teaching.
Titus 1:13
This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,
Titus 2:15
Tell them these things. Encourage and rebuke with full authority. Let no one disregard or despise you [conduct yourself and your teaching so as to command respect].
A good blessing
Proverbs 28:23
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
He who [appropriately] reprimands a [wise] man will afterward find more favor
Than he who flatters with the tongue.