8 Bible Verses about Church Discipline

Let it be enough for such a man to have undergone the punishment which the church put on him; So that now, on the other hand, it is right for him to have forgiveness and comfort from you, for fear that his sorrow may be over-great. For which cause my desire is that you will make your love to him clear by your acts.

On all these points give teaching and help, and make clear what is right with all authority. Let all men give you honour.

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

I have knowledge of your doings, and of your hard work and long waiting, and that you will not put up with evil men, and have put to the test those who say they are Apostles and are not, and have seen that they are false;

And if your brother does wrong to you, go, make clear to him his error between you and him in private: if he gives ear to you, you have got your brother back again. But if he will not give ear to you, take with you one or two more, that by the lips of two or three witnesses every word may be made certain. And if he will not give ear to them, let it come to the hearing of the church: and if he will not give ear to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax-farmer.

This witness is true. So say sharp words to them so that they may come to the right faith,

Brothers, if a man is taken in any wrongdoing, you who are of the Spirit will put such a one right in a spirit of love; keeping watch on yourself, for fear that you yourself may be tested.

As for those who are outside, God is their judge. So put away the evil man from among you.