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Luke 17:3

So take care what you do. If your brother sins, warn him; and if he repents, forgive him.

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In The King James Version

Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.

In Context

2For such people it would be better to have a millstone hung around the neck and be thrown into the sea than to cause these little ones to sin.

4Even if he sins against you seven times a day, and seven times comes back and tells you, ‘I'm really sorry,’ forgive him.”

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Cross References

Leviticus 19:17Don't hold onto hateful feelings towards others. Talk honestly with your neighbors, so that you don't sin because of them.

Deuteronomy 4:15You didn't see any form when the Lord spoke to you from the fire at Horeb, so be very careful

2 Chronicles 19:6He told the judges, “Be careful about what you're doing as judges, because you're not looking for the approval of people, but the approval of the Lord. He is the One with you when you give your verdict.

Proverbs 9:8So don't argue with mockers or they'll only hate you; argue with the wise and they'll love you.

Proverbs 27:5Open criticism is better than hidden love.

Matthew 18:21Peter came to Jesus and asked him, “Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother for sinning against me? Seven times?”

Matthew Henry on Luke 17:2-11

The Treatment of Offences. 1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! 2 It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. 4 And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I… Read the whole commentary →

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