Reprove not. scorner, &c. Illustrations: Joseph (Genesis 37:2); the Prophet (2 Chronicles 25:16); Jews (Isaiah 36:21); the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-10).
hate thee. We condemn one who has wronged us, and he condemns us. God's plan is to convict and make the sinner condemn himself.
he will love thee. Illustrations: Nathan (2 Samuel 12. Compare 1 Chronicles 3:5 and 1 Kings 1:32-34); the two disciples (Luke 24:25; Luke 24:29); Peter (John 21:17); Peter (Galatians 1:2; Galatians 1:11-14. Compare 2 Peter 3:15).