8 Bible Verses about Church Discipline

Sufficient to such a one is this punishment that was inflicted by the many. To the contrary you should rather forgive him and comfort him, lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excess sorrow. I urge you to confirm your love toward him.

Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.

If anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.

I know your works, and your labor, and your patience. I also know how you cannot tolerate those who are evil. You tested those who say they are apostles. They are not apostles. You found them to be liars.

If your brother does wrong to you, go to him in private. Clearly explain his error between you and him. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother back. If he does not listen to you, take one or two more people with you. Two or three witnesses may prove every case. If he will not listen to them, let it come to the attention of the congregation. If he will not listen to the congregation, let him be to you as a heathen and a tax collector.

This testimony is true. For this cause reprove them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

God judges those outside. Remove the wicked man from among yourselves.