'Harshly' in the Bible
When the crowd told them harshly to be silent, they shouted even louder, "Have mercy on us, Lord, Son of David!"
Let the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe and trust [in Him]!” Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.
Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority -- the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
Married men, be affectionate to your wives, and do not treat them harshly.
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers,
For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.