14 Bible Verses about Correcting A Brother
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Warn a man who is factious once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him,
But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any one who bears the name of brother if he is an immoral person, or greedy, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindlernot even to eat with such a one.
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
I urge you, brethren, to take note of those who cause divisions and difficulties, contrary to the doctrine which you have learned; avoid them.
you are to deliver this man to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, so that his spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.
"If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that 'every matter may be established by the word of two or three witnesses.' If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.
Warn a man who is factious once, and then warn him a second time. After that, have nothing to do with him, knowing that such a man is perverted and sinful; he is self-condemned.
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning.
All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with the blood of his Own.
This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger,
Bible Theasaurus
- Brother (439 instances)
- Correcting (3 instances)