Matthew 18:16

"But if he will not listen to you, take one or two others along, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he will not listen to them, tell the church;

Montgomery 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

15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him, between yourself and him alone. If he listens, you have won your brother.

17"but if he will not heed the church, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax-gatherer.

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Cross References

John 8:17"And in your Law it is written that the testimony of two men is true.

1 Timothy 5:19Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7For there are three who bear testimony, the Spirit, and the water,

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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