2 Thes 3:15 Cross References

2 Thessalonians 3:15

15: Don't think of them as enemies, but speak to them as you would to a Christian who needs to be warned.

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.

Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

If anyone is causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with that person.

"If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.

Valid criticism is as treasured by the one who heeds it as jewelry made from finest gold.

Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they reprove me, it is soothing medicine. Don't let me refuse it. But I am in constant prayer against the wicked and their deeds.

My dear brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back again,
you can be sure that the one who brings that person back will save that sinner from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

I am writing this to you before I come, hoping that I won't need to deal harshly with you when I do come. For I want to use the authority the Lord has given me to build you up, not to tear you down.

Then you must cast this man out of the church and into Satan's hands, so that his sinful nature will be destroyed and he himself will be saved when the Lord returns.

I may seem to be boasting too much about the authority given to us by the Lord. But this authority is to build you up, not to tear you down. And I will not be put to shame by having my work among you destroyed.

He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him.
Now it is time to forgive him and comfort him. Otherwise he may become so discouraged that he won't be able to recover.
Now show him that you still love him.
I wrote to you as I did to find out how far you would go in obeying me.
When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive him (for whatever is to be forgiven), I do so with Christ's authority for your benefit,

I am not writing these things to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

Teach the wise, and they will be wiser. Teach the righteous, and they will learn more.

Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering.
Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins.

"Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. "Confront your neighbors directly so you will not be held guilty for their crimes.
"Never seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

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