Matthew 18:16

But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Revised King James 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

15If your brother shall sin against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother.

17And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he even refuses to hear the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax gatherer.

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Cross References

John 8:17It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.

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

1 John 5:7And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth.

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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