Which verse states Ye shall not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him?

• A. Leviticus 19:2
• B. Leviticus 19:17
• C. Proverbs 31:31
• D. 2 Corinthians 13:5

Answer: (B)

The main idea is how to handle conflict within the community with both the right attitude and the right action. This verse instructs that you should not hate a brother in your heart, but you should rebuke your neighbor when necessary to prevent sin from taking hold. It emphasizes a balanced approach: guard your heart against hatred while still speaking up to correct behavior so that sin isn’t allowed to flourish. That exact instruction is found in Leviticus 19:17, making it the best match for the statement.

Other verses address different topics: Leviticus 19:2 speaks about being holy in general terms, Proverbs 31:31 relates to reward for a virtuous woman, and 2 Corinthians 13:5 focuses on self-examination of faith. These do not convey the same directive about not hating and the right way to address a neighbor’s sin.