Matthew 18:16

but if he do not listen, take with thee one or two more; that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

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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

15Moreover, if thy brother sin, go and reprove him between thee and him alone. If he listen to thee, thou hast gained thy brother;

17And if he disregard them, tell the matter to the church; but if he disregard the church also, let him be to thee as a heathen and a publican.

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Cross References

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

1 Timothy 5:19Against an elder receive not an accusation without two or three witnesses.

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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