14 Bible Verses about Correcting A Brother

Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice.

But now I am writing to you to stop associating with any so-called brother if he is sexually immoral, greedy, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunk, or a robber. You must even stop eating with someone like that.

For they are God's servants, working for your good.

These include Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and sinful enticements that oppose the teaching you have learned. Stay away from them,

turn this man over to Satan for the destruction of his body, so that his spirit may be saved on the Day of the Lord.

"If your brother sins against you, go and confront him while the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. But if he doesn't listen, take one or two others with you so that "every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' If, however, he ignores them, tell it to the congregation. If he also ignores the congregation, regard him as an unbeliever and a tax collector.

Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice. For you know that a person like this is corrupt and keeps on sinning, being self-condemned.

Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.

Yet, don't treat him like an enemy, but warn him like a brother.

As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good action.

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.