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NASB | Matthew 18:15 ¶ "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:15 ¶ "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother. |
Subject: biblical ex. of how to rebuke a brother |
Bible Note: Hi Doc, Thanks for the information on the usage of the word rebuke. It is helpful. Will you please respond to the following. Is Gal 6:1-2 referring to how to "rebuke" a brother (as the question asked) or how to "restore" a brother? I'm asking because it appears that these verses are referring to a brother who's guilt has been established as he has been "overtaken in fault" and he appears to be suffering and in need of restoration. now's question seemed to be asking how to deal with a brother who is in need of being held accountable (correct me if I'm wrong now). If this is the case, wouldn't Gal 6:1-2 only apply if that brother confesses and repents? If there is no acknowledgment on the part of the brother in need of rebuke (after he has been called into account), would not Matt 18:16 and then even possibly verse 17 be the biblical way of handling the rebuke? Jeff |