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Luke 17:3

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Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brownv. 3

(See on Mat 18:15-17; Mat 18:21-22).

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

In this chapter we have, I. Some particular discourses which Christ had with his disciples, in which he teaches them to take heed of giving offence, and to forgive the injuries done them (Luk 17:1-4), encourages them to pray for the increase of their faith (Luk 17:5, Luk 17:6), and then teaches them humility, whatever service they had done for God (Luk 17:7-10). II. His cleansing ten lepers, and the thanks he had from one of them only, and he a Samaritan (Luk 17:11-19). III. His discourse with his disciples, upon occasion of an enquiry of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should appear (v. 20-37).

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Strong's Concordancev. 3

προσέχω (proséchō, G4337) — (figuratively) to hold the mind (3563 implied) towards, i.e. pay attention to, be… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) ἁμαρτάνω (hamartánō, G264) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err,… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… σέ (sé, G4571) — thee ἐπιτιμάω (epitimáō, G2008) — to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish; by implication, forbid αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… μετανοέω (metanoéō, G3340) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) ἀφίημι (aphíēmi, G863) — an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow)

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Leviticus 19:17rank 16

You must not harbor hatred against your brother in your heart. Directly rebuke your neighbor, so that you will not incur guilt on account of him.

Matthew 18:21rank 14

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

Proverbs 9:8rank 12

Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

James 5:19rank 8

My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,

Proverbs 27:5rank 8

Better an open rebuke than love that is concealed.

Deuteronomy 4:23rank 5

Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you.

Deuteronomy 4:9rank 5

Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen, and so that they do not slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Exodus 34:12rank 5

Be careful not to make a treaty with the inhabitants of the land you are entering, lest they become a snare in your midst.

Luke 21:34rank 4

But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

Hebrews 12:15rank 4

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

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