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,

2 Corinthians 13:10

For this reason I am writing these things while absent from you, so that when I come, I will not need to deal severely [with you], in my use of the authority which the Lord has given me [to be used] for building you up and not for tearing you down.

Titus 2:2

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness [Christlike in character].

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.

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].

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.

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.

Psalm 119:80

May my heart be blameless in Your statutes,
So that I will not be ashamed.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.

Proverbs 27:5

Better is an open reprimand [of loving correction]
Than love that is hidden.

2 Corinthians 7:8-12

For even though I did grieve you with my letter, I do not regret it [now]; though I did regret it —for I see that the letter hurt you, though only for a little while—

1 Timothy 4:6

If you point out these instructions to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished [through study] on the words of the faith and of the good [Christian] doctrine which you have closely followed.

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Summary

Titus 1:13

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

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General references

1 Timothy 5:7

Bible References