2 Thessalonians 3:15 “Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.”

2 Thessalonians 3:15

Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

World English Bible

Don’t count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

American Standard Version

And yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

Geneva Bible 1599

Yet count him not as an enemie, but admonish him as a brother.

Darby Translation

and do not esteem him as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother.

Young's Literal Translation

and as an enemy count [him] not, but admonish ye [him] as a brother;

Bible in Basic English

Have no feeling of hate for him, but take him in hand seriously as a brother.

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Cross references

“count”

1 Corinthians 5:5 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Galatians 6:1 2 Corinthians 13:10 2 Corinthians 2:6–10 2 Corinthians 10:8

1 Corinthians 5:5 · BSB

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

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Galatians 6:1 · BSB

Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.

2 Corinthians 13:10 · BSB

This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.

2 Corinthians 2:6–10 · BSB

The punishment imposed on him by the majority is sufficient for him.

2 Corinthians 10:8 · BSB

For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

“admonish”

Titus 3:10 1 Corinthians 4:14 Proverbs 9:9 Proverbs 25:12 Matthew 18:15 Psalm 141:5

Titus 3:10 · BSB

Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

1 Corinthians 4:14 · BSB

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

Proverbs 9:9 · BSB

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Proverbs 25:12 · BSB

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Matthew 18:15 · BSB

If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Psalm 141:5 · BSB

Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

16Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

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