1 Timothy 5:20
Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
Cross-references
1 Timothy 5:1 advises gentle rebuke for older men — providing the immediate context of how to temper the public rebuke required here.
In 1 Timothy 1:20, Paul hands Hymenaeus over to Satan—a more severe discipline than the public rebuke here.
Deuteronomy 13:11 uses 'hear and fear' for public execution—same deterrent logic as the public rebuke here.
Deuteronomy 17:13 repeats 'hear and fear' for capital punishment—identical deterrent principle.
In Deuteronomy 19:20, 'hear and fear' deters false witness—same rationale as here.
Deuteronomy 21:21 also ends with 'hear and fear' for stoning—same deterrent effect.
In Galatians 2:11-14, Paul publicly rebukes Peter—a direct example of the practice commanded here.
Deuteronomy 17:12 commands public execution of the presumptuous so all hear and fear — the same principle of public rebuke to instill deterrence.
Proverbs 24:25 says those who rebuke the wicked will be blessed — directly affirming the act of rebuke that Paul commands.
Proverbs 27:5 declares open rebuke better than hidden love — a direct endorsement of the public correction Paul instructs.
Galatians 2:14 records Paul publicly rebuking Peter for hypocrisy — a direct apostolic example of the public confrontation commanded here.
2 Corinthians 2:6 notes that the majority's punishment (including public rebuke) was sufficient — reinforcing that such discipline achieves its purpose.
In Mark 8:33, Jesus publicly rebukes Peter for his worldly mindset — a concrete example of the public rebuke commanded here for sinning leaders.
Acts 5:5 shows great fear from Ananias' judgment—a narrative example of the deterrent fear Paul aims for.
Acts 19:17 records fear falling on all after the Sons of Sceva incident — like 1 Timothy 5:20, public exposure of sin deters others.
Acts 5:11 shows the whole church gripped with fear after Ananias and Sapphira's public judgment — a parallel to Paul's aim that public rebuke produces fear in others.
Leviticus 19:17 commands private rebuke to avoid sin—contrasting with the public rebuke here for communal deterrence.
Nehemiah 5:7 has Nehemiah publicly rebuking nobles for usury before a great assembly — a direct parallel to open rebuke of sin.
Ephesians 5:11 commands exposing deeds of darkness — a parallel call to make sin known, which public rebuke accomplishes.
Job 34:26 describes God striking the wicked in the open as a public spectacle — a thematic parallel to public rebuke as a deterrent.
2 Timothy 4:2 also commands rebuke as part of preaching, but without specifying public setting—broader application.
Titus 1:13 commands sharp rebuke to restore sound faith—same action for a different purpose.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 urges respect for leaders who admonish — complementing this verse's instruction to rebuke, highlighting the role of admonishment.