Matthew 18:16

But if he will not listen you, invite with you one or two more, so that every word may stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.

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In The King James Version

But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

In Context

15But if your brother has sinned against you, go and correct him, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you will have regained your brother.

17And if he will not listen to them, tell the Church. But if he will not listen to the Church, let him be to you like the pagan and the tax collector.

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Cross References

Numbers 35:30The punishment of a murderer shall be based upon testimony; but no one shall be condemned upon the testimony of only one person.

Deuteronomy 19:15One witness shall not stand against another, no matter what the sin or outrage may be. For every word shall stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses.

John 8:17And it is written in your law that the testimony of two men is true.

1 Timothy 5:19Do not be willing to accept an accusation against a priest, except under two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7For there are Three who give testimony in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit. And these Three are One.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:16-21

The Removal of Offences. 15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. 17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican. 18 Verily I say unto you,… Read the whole commentary →

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