Matthew 18:16

but if he regard thee not, take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

15And if thy brother trespass against thee, go and expostulate with him alone; if he hearken to thee, thou hast gained thy brother:

17And if he disregard them, tell it to the church: but if he disregard the church too, let him be unto thee as an heathen and a publican.

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Cross References

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

1 Timothy 5:19Receive not an accusation against an elder, unless from two or three witnesses.

1 John 5:7Yea there are three that bear witness, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood:

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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