Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

A good blessing

Bible References

Them

Leviticus 19:17
"You are not to hate your relative in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor if you must, but you are not to incur guilt on account of him.
1 Samuel 3:13
I've told him that I'm about to judge his family forever because of the iniquity that he knew about. His sons committed blasphemy and he did not rebuke them.
1 Kings 21:19
Ask the king, "Did you commit murder? And now you're going to steal as well?' Also tell him, "This is what the LORD says: "Where the dogs were licking up Naboth's blood, dogs will also lick up your blood that's right yours!"'"
Nehemiah 5:7
So after thinking it over carefully, I accused the officials and nobles openly, "Every one of you is charging your fellow countrymen interest!" So I opened a public investigation against them.
Nehemiah 13:8
I was greatly upset, so I threw out all of Tobiah's property from the room.
Job 29:16
I was a father to the needy; I diligently inquired into the case of those I didn't know.
Matthew 14:4
John had been telling him, "It is not lawful for you to have her."
1 Timothy 5:20
As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.
2 Timothy 4:2
to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.
Titus 1:13
That statement is true. For this reason, refute them sharply so that they may become healthy in the faith
Titus 2:15
These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

A good blessing

Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.

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