Matthew 18:17
But 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.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
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Matthew 6:7And praying do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do: for they think they shall be heard in their much speaking.
Matthew 21:31Which one of the two did the will of the father? They say to Him, The first. Jesus says to them, Truly I say unto you, that the publicans and harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
Luke 18:11The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
Acts 6:1And during those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Hellenists against the Hebrews, that their widows were being neglected in the daily ministration.
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 →