Matthew 18:16

if he may not hear thee, take with thyself one or two, in order that in the mouth of two or three witnesses the word may stand.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 may sin, go, and convict him between thee and him alone: if he may hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother:

17But if he may not hear them, tell the church: and if indeed he may not hear the church, let him be to thee as a heathen and publican.

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Cross References

John 8:17And it has been written in our law, that the testimony of two men is true.

1 Timothy 5:19Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7Because there are three who are bearing 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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