Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 17:3 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 17:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 17 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
Luke 17:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 17:3
Jesus teaches: 'Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him' (προσέχετε ἑαυτοῖς. ἐὰν ἁμάρτῃ ὁ ἀδελφός σου, ἐπιτίμησον αὐτῷ, καὶ ἐὰν μετανοήσῃ, ἄφες αὐτῷ). The command 'prosechō' (προσέχετε, take heed) warns of spiritual danger. The verb 'epitimaō' (ἐπιτίμησον, rebuke) means to confront or admonish, not merely overlook sin. Conditional forgiveness follows repentance (ἐὰν μετανοήσῃ, ἄφες, if he repents, forgive), balancing grace with accountability. This pattern reflects God's own forgiveness—He requires repentance, not unconditional t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 17:3
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“Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Until seven times?”
“lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man”
“if any among you wanders from the truth”
“Consider what you do: for you don't judge for man”
“Open rebuke is better than secret love.”
“lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going”
“and keep your soul diligently”
“lest you forget the covenant of Yahweh your God”