In the Christian Greek Scriptures, only Paul used the Greek term translated “admonish. ” It can refer to strong counsel but does not indicate hostility.
سَلَّطَ بُولُسُ أَيْضًا ٱلضَّوْءَ عَلَى وَاجِبٍ صَعْبٍ وَلكِنْ مُهِمٌّ مِنْ وَاجِبَاتِ ٱلشُّيُوخِ ،‏ أَلَا وَهُوَ تَنْبِيهُ ٱلرَّعِيَّةِ .‏