Matthew 18:16

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

15Moreover, if thy brother commit an offence against thee, go and admonish him between thee and him only. If he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

17And if he will also not hear them, tell it to the church. And if he will also not hear the church, let him be to thee as a publican and a heathen.

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Cross References

John 8:17And in your law it is written, that the testimony of two persons is certain.

1 Timothy 5:19Against an elder, receive not a complaint, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7For there are three that testify in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit: and these 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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