Matthew 18:16

But should he not hear, take along with you one or two more, so that every word may be established 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

15“Now if your brother sins against you, go, confront him between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have won your brother.

17And should he refuse to hear them, tell it to the congregation. But should he refuse to hear even the congregation, let him be to you just like the heathen and the tax collector.

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Cross References

John 8:17It is written precisely in your law that the testimony of two men is valid:

1 Timothy 5:19Do not entertain an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7actually there are three who bear witness

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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