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Proverbs 28:23
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Proverbs 28:23
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23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
far more than flattery.
Proverbs 28:23
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Proverbs 28:23
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23 Whoever rebukes a person will in the end gain favor
rather than one who has a flattering tongue.(A)
Proverbs 28:23
King James Version
Proverbs 28:23
King James Version
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
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Galatians 2:14
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Galatians 2:14
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14 When I saw that they were not following the truth of the gospel message, I said to Peter in front of all the others, “Since you, a Jew by birth, have discarded the Jewish laws and are living like a Gentile, why are you now trying to make these Gentiles follow the Jewish traditions?
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Galatians 2:14
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Galatians 2:14
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14 When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel,(A) I said to Cephas(B) in front of them all, “You are a Jew, yet you live like a Gentile and not like a Jew.(C) How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?(D)
Galatians 2:14
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Galatians 2:14
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14 But when I saw that they walked not uprightly according to the truth of the gospel, I said unto Peter before them all, If thou, being a Jew, livest after the manner of Gentiles, and not as do the Jews, why compellest thou the Gentiles to live as do the Jews?
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1 Timothy 5:20
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1 Timothy 5:20
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20 Those who sin should be reprimanded in front of the whole church; this will serve as a strong warning to others.
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1 Timothy 5:20
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1 Timothy 5:20
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20 But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove(A) before everyone, so that the others may take warning.(B)
1 Timothy 5:20
King James Version
1 Timothy 5:20
King James Version
20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
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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.
Footnotes
- 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
Matthew 18:15
King James Version
Matthew 18:15
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15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
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Leviticus 19:17
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Leviticus 19:17
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17 “Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives.[a] Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.
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- 19:17 Hebrew for your brother.
Leviticus 19:17
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Leviticus 19:17
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17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(A) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(B) so you will not share in their guilt.
Leviticus 19:17
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Leviticus 19:17
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17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
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