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• Proverbs 12:1

  Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

• Hebrews 12:11

  Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

• 2 Timothy 3:16

  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

• Proverbs 15:32

  He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.

• Proverbs 29:15

  The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

• Hebrews 12:5–11

  And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? …

• Proverbs 8:33

  Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

• Proverbs 9:7–9

  He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

• Proverbs 13:24

  He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

• 2 Timothy 3:16–17

  All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

• Proverbs 6:23

  For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

• Galatians 6:1

  Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

• James 5:19–20

  Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

• Ephesians 6:4

  And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

• Matthew 18:15–17

  Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

• Hebrews 4:12

  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

• Proverbs 22:15

  Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.

• Romans 15:4

  For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

• Revelation 3:19

  As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

• John 14:15

  If ye love me, keep my commandments.

• Romans 12:19

  Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

• Proverbs 10:17

  He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

• Proverbs 3:11–12

  My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

• Romans 13:4

  For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

• Job 5:17

  Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:

• Deuteronomy 28:1–68

  And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. …

• Proverbs 1:7

  The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

• Proverbs 29:17

  Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

• 2 Timothy 1:7

  For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

• Proverbs 23:13

  Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

• Proverbs 3:12

  For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

• Psalms 94:12

  Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;

• Proverbs 19:18

  Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

• 2 Timothy 4:2

  Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

• Proverbs 22:6

  Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

• Hebrews 12:6

  For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.

• Psalms 144:1

  A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

• Proverbs 23:13–14

  Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die. Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

• Proverbs 15:5

  A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

• Revelation 1:1

  The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

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