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2 Thessalonians 3:15
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2 Thessalonians 3:15
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15 Don’t think of them as enemies, but warn them as you would a brother or sister.[a]
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- 3:15 Greek as a brother.
2 Thessalonians 3:15
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2 Thessalonians 3:15
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15 Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer.(A)
1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(B) be patient with everyone.
Galatians 6:1
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Galatians 6:1
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We Harvest What We Plant
6 Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer[a] is overcome by some sin, you who are godly[b] should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
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Galatians 6:1
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Galatians 6:1
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Doing Good to All
6 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit(A) should restore(B) that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.
Titus 3:10
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Titus 3:10
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10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.
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Titus 3:10
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Titus 3:10
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10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.(A)
Matthew 18:15
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Matthew 18:15
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Correcting Another Believer
15 “If another believer[a] sins against you,[b] go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
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Matthew 18:15
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Matthew 18:15
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Dealing With Sin in the Church
15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault,(A) just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.
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- Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
- Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
Jude 22-23
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Jude 22-23
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22 And you must show mercy to[a] those whose faith is wavering. 23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,[b] but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.[c]
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- 22 Some manuscripts read must reprove.
- 22-23a Some manuscripts have only two categories of people: (1) those whose faith is wavering and therefore need to be snatched from the flames of judgment, and (2) those who need to be shown mercy.
- 23b Greek with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
Jude 22-23
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Jude 22-23
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22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire;(A) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.[a](B)
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- Jude 1:23 The Greek manuscripts of these verses vary at several points.
James 5:19-20
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James 5:19-20
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Restore Wandering Believers
19 My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, 20 you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back from wandering will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.
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James 5:19-20
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James 5:19-20
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19 My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth(A) and someone should bring that person back,(B) 20 remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save(C) them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.(D)
2 Corinthians 13:10
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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10 I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won’t need to deal severely with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to strengthen you, not to tear you down.
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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2 Corinthians 13:10
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10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh(A) in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.(B)
2 Corinthians 10:8
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2 Corinthians 10:8
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8 I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But our authority builds you up; it doesn’t tear you down. So I will not be ashamed of using my authority.
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2 Corinthians 10:8
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2 Corinthians 10:8
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8 So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us(A) for building you up rather than tearing you down,(B) I will not be ashamed of it.
2 Corinthians 2:6-10
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2 Corinthians 2:6-10
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6 Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. 7 Now, however, it is time to forgive and comfort him. Otherwise he may be overcome by discouragement. 8 So I urge you now to reaffirm your love for him.
9 I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10 When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit,
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2 Corinthians 2:6-10
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2 Corinthians 2:6-10
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6 The punishment(A) inflicted on him by the majority is sufficient. 7 Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him,(B) so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. 8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. 9 Another reason I wrote you(C) was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.(D) 10 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake,
1 Corinthians 5:5
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1 Corinthians 5:5
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5 Then you must throw this man out and hand him over to Satan so that his sinful nature will be destroyed[a] and he himself[b] will be saved on the day the Lord[c] returns.
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1 Corinthians 5:5
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1 Corinthians 5:5
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5 hand this man over(A) to Satan(B) for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.(C)
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- 1 Corinthians 5:5 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 5:5 Or of his body
1 Corinthians 4:14
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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14 I am not writing these things to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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1 Corinthians 4:14
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Paul’s Appeal and Warning
14 I am writing this not to shame you(A) but to warn you as my dear children.(B)
Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Proverbs 25:12
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Proverbs 25:12
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12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold
is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.(A)
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