14 Bible Verses about Correcting A Brother

A divisive and dissentious man should be admonished, and after two times have nothing to do with that man.

I wrote you not to keep company with any man who is called a brother who is a fornicator, or who is greedy, or who worships idols, or constantly gets drunk, or cheats people. Do not even eat with such a person.

He is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid for he does not bear the sword in vain. He is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander. I handed them over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

Now I beseech you, brothers, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine you have learned and avoid them.

Deliver this one to Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.

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.

A divisive and dissentious man should be admonished, and after two times have nothing to do with that man. You know that man sins and is perverted. He is self-condemned.

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.

Do not regard him as an enemy. Admonish him as a brother.

Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

God inspired all Scripture! It is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness. (Greek: theopneustos: God-breathed) Thus the man of God may be completely equipped for every good work.

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

You know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.