Matthew 18:16 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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¹⁶But 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.

Matthew 18:16 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 19:15
One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
2 Corinthians 13:1
This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.
John 8:17
It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
1 Timothy 5:19
Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.
Hebrews 10:28
He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

Topics

Accusation, False Anger Arbitration Brotherly Kindness Church Commandments Compromise Congregation

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 15-20)

Christ, having cautioned his disciples not to give offence, comes next to direct them what they must do in case of offences given them; which may be understood either of personal injuries, and then these directions are intended for the preserving of the peace of the church; or of public scandals, and then they are intended for the preserving of the purity and beauty of the church. Let us consider…