Matthew 18:16

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

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

15NOW if thy brother offend against thee, go, and argue (the matter) between thyself and him alone; and if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

17And if, also, he will not hear them, tell the church; but if he will neither hear the church, let him be to thee as a publican and as a heathen.

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Cross References

John 8:17So in your law it is written, that the testimony of two men is truth:

1 Timothy 5:19Against a presbyter an accusation receive not, except on the mouth of two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7And there are three that testify, 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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