Matthew 18:16

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 thy brother shall sin against thee, go show him his fault between thee and him alone, If he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church; and if he neglect to hear the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.

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Cross References

John 8:17It is written also in your law, that the witness of two men is true.

1 Timothy 5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation, except before two or three witnesses[5:19].

1 John 5:7For there are three who bear witness; the Spirit, and the water, and the blood;

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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