Proverbs 27:5

Better a rebuke that is open than a love that is hidden.

Proverbs 28:23

He who rebukes a person will afterward find [more] favor than he who flatters [with the] tongue.

Galatians 2:14

But when I saw that they were not being straightforward with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of [them] all, "If you, [although you] are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you try to compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?"

Leviticus 19:17

" 'You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you shall surely rebuke your fellow citizen, so that you do not incur sin {along with} him.

Matthew 18:15

"Now if your brother sins against you, go correct him between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.

1 Timothy 5:20

Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Open rebuke is better than secret love.

Bible References

General references

Proverbs 28:23
He who rebukes a person will afterward find [more] favor than he who flatters [with the] tongue.
Leviticus 19:17
" 'You shall not hate your brother in your heart; you shall surely rebuke your fellow citizen, so that you do not incur sin {along with} him.
Matthew 18:15
"Now if your brother sins against you, go correct him between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
Galatians 2:14
But when I saw that they were not being straightforward with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas in the presence of [them] all, "If you, [although you] are a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you try to compel the Gentiles to live like Jews?"
1 Timothy 5:20
Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.