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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Confrontation</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/confrontation.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/proverbs/25-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/confront.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Confrontation</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/confront.htm" title="Confront">◄</a> Confrontation <a href="/topical/c/confrontation_and_reconciliation.htm" title="Confrontation and Reconciliation">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#top" title="Topical Bible Verses">Topical</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Confrontation, within the biblical context, refers to the act of addressing or challenging someone, often in relation to sin, wrongdoing, or a need for correction. It is a significant theme throughout Scripture, where it is portrayed as a necessary component of maintaining righteousness, justice, and community integrity.<br><br><b>Old Testament Examples</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, confrontation is often seen in the interactions between prophets and the people of Israel. Prophets were divinely appointed to call out the sins of the nation and its leaders. For instance, Nathan the prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba. Nathan used a parable to reveal David's wrongdoing, leading to David's repentance (<a href="/2_samuel/12.htm">2 Samuel 12:1-14</a>). This confrontation was not only about pointing out sin but also about restoring the sinner to a right relationship with God.<br><br>Another example is found in the account of Moses confronting Pharaoh. Moses, under God's command, repeatedly approached Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites from slavery (Exodus 5-12). This confrontation was marked by a series of plagues that demonstrated God's power and ultimately led to the liberation of His people.<br><br><b>New Testament Teachings</b><br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus Himself engaged in confrontation, particularly with the religious leaders of His time. He challenged the Pharisees and Sadducees for their hypocrisy and legalism, as seen in passages like <a href="/bsb/matthew/23.htm">Matthew 23</a>, where He pronounced a series of woes upon them (<a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Matthew 23:13-36</a>). Jesus' confrontations were aimed at revealing truth and calling people to genuine faith and repentance.<br><br>The Apostle Paul also provides a model for confrontation in the early church. In <a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a>, Paul recounts how he confronted Peter (Cephas) for his hypocrisy in withdrawing from Gentile believers out of fear of the circumcision group. Paul’s confrontation was rooted in the desire to uphold the truth of the Gospel and ensure that the church remained united in its mission (<a href="/galatians/2-11.htm">Galatians 2:11-14</a>).<br><br><b>Principles of Biblical Confrontation</b><br><br>The Bible provides guidance on how confrontation should be approached among believers. In <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>, Jesus outlines a process for addressing sin within the church community. The steps include privately confronting the individual, bringing one or two others if necessary, and finally involving the church if the person remains unrepentant (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Matthew 18:15-17</a>). This process emphasizes restoration and reconciliation rather than punishment.<br><br>The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often emphasizes the importance of confronting others with a spirit of gentleness and love. In <a href="/galatians/6.htm">Galatians 6:1</a>, he instructs believers to restore those caught in sin gently, being mindful of their own vulnerabilities (<a href="/galatians/6.htm">Galatians 6:1</a>). Similarly, in <a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>, Paul encourages speaking the truth in love, highlighting the balance between truth and grace in confrontation (<a href="/ephesians/4-15.htm">Ephesians 4:15</a>).<br><br><b>Confrontation and Church Discipline</b><br><br>Confrontation is also a key element in the practice of church discipline. In <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5</a>, Paul addresses a case of immorality within the Corinthian church and instructs the believers to confront and expel the unrepentant sinner to protect the purity of the church (<a href="/1_corinthians/5.htm">1 Corinthians 5:1-13</a>). This action is intended to lead the sinner to repentance and ultimately restore them to fellowship.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>Confrontation, when conducted biblically, serves as a means of upholding truth, promoting repentance, and fostering spiritual growth. It requires wisdom, courage, and a heart aligned with God's purposes, ensuring that it leads to healing and restoration rather than division and strife.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/proverbs/25-8.htm">Proverbs 25:8-10</a></span><br>Go not forth hastily to strive, lest you know not what to do in the end thereof, when your neighbor has put you to shame.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1-2</a></span><br>From where come wars and fights among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/matthew/16-1.htm">Matthew 16:1-28</a></span><br>The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/10-33.htm">John 10:33</a></span><br>The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone you not; but for blasphemy; and because that you, being a man, make yourself God.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/context/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1-40</a></span><br>And Saul was consenting to his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/226.htm"><span class="l">226. aletheuo -- to speak the truth</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 226 (literally, "to truth") includes Spirit-led <b>confrontation</b> where it is vital<br> to tell the truth so others can live in God's rather than personal . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/226.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/rebuke-believer.html">When is it necessary to rebuke another believer? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-passive-aggressive.html">What does the Bible say about being passive-aggressive? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/parable-vineyard.html">What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/confront.htm">Confront: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/confront.htm">Confront</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/confrontation.htm">Confrontation</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/confront.htm">Confront (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a 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