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.

Mark 8:33 Parallel

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 Parallel

Acts 5:5 shows great fear from Ananias' judgment—a narrative example of the deterrent fear Paul aims for.

Acts 19:17 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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 Parallel

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.