Matthew 18:16

But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 sin against thee, go and reprove him between thyself and him alone; if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

17But if he disregard them, inform the church: and if he disregard the church, let him be to thee as a heathen, or a publican.

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Cross References

John 8:17Now even in your law it is written, that the testimony of two men is true.

1 Timothy 5:19Against a presbyter receive not an accusation, except it be from two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7For they are three who bear witness in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these, even the three, are one.

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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