Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ New Living Translation But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. English Standard Version But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. Berean Standard Bible But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ Berean Literal Bible But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'every word may be strengthened upon the testimony of two or three witnesses.' King James Bible 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. New King James Version But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ New American Standard Bible But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that ON THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY MATTER MAY BE CONFIRMED. NASB 1995 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. NASB 1977 “But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. Legacy Standard Bible But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. Amplified Bible But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two others, so that EVERY WORD MAY BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES. Christian Standard Bible But if he won’t listen, take one or two others with you, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every fact may be established. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if he won’t listen, take one or two more with you, so that by the testimony of two or three witnesses every fact may be established. American Standard Version But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established. Contemporary English Version But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proven true by two or more witnesses. English Revised Version But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established. GOD'S WORD® Translation But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you so that every accusation may be verified by two or three witnesses. Good News Translation But if he will not listen to you, take one or two other persons with you, so that 'every accusation may be upheld by the testimony of two or more witnesses,' as the scripture says. International Standard Version But if he doesn't listen, take one or two others with you so that 'every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.' Majority Standard Bible But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ NET Bible But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established. New Heart English Bible But if he does not listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Weymouth New Testament But if he will not listen to you, go again, and ask one or two to go with you, that every word spoken may be attested by two or three witnesses. World English Bible But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if he may not hear, take with you yet one or two, that by the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may stand. Berean Literal Bible But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that 'every word may be strengthened upon the testimony of two or three witnesses.' Young's Literal Translation and if he may not hear, take with thee yet one or two, that by the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may stand. Smith's Literal Translation But if he hear thee not, take with thee yet one or two, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word might stand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more: that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may stand. Catholic Public Domain Version But if he will not listen you, invite with you one or two more, so that every word may stand by the mouth of two or three witnesses. New American Bible If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, so that ‘every fact may be established on the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ New Revised Standard Version But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if he will not listen to you, take one or two with you, because at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word is sustained. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if he does not hear you, take one or two with you, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word will be established. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if he will not hear you, take with you one or two more, that, by the mouth of two or three witnesses, every word may be established. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But if he will not hear thee, take with thee one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be confirmed. Mace New Testament but if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that the remonstrances of two or three persons may have its effect. Weymouth New Testament But if he will not listen to you, go again, and ask one or two to go with you, that every word spoken may be attested by two or three witnesses. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Brother who Sins15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.… Cross References Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. 2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” John 8:17 Even in your own Law it is written that the testimony of two men is valid. 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Numbers 35:30 If anyone kills a person, the murderer is to be put to death on the testimony of the witnesses. But no one is to be put to death based on the testimony of a lone witness. Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. John 5:31-32 If I testify about Myself, My testimony is not valid. / There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that His testimony about Me is valid. 1 John 5:7-8 For there are three that testify: / the Spirit, the water, and the blood—and these three are in agreement. Acts 10:41 not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 1 Corinthians 14:29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Revelation 11:3 And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” Luke 10:1 After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit. Mark 6:7 Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 2 Kings 9:32-33 He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. / “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot. Treasury of Scripture But if he will not hear you, then take with you one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. that in. Numbers 35:30 Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die. Deuteronomy 17:6 At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death. 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. Jump to Previous Attested Besides Confirmed Ear Established Evidence Fact Hear Lips Matter Mouth Others Stand Testimony Three Witnesses WordJump to Next Attested Besides Confirmed Ear Established Evidence Fact Hear Lips Matter Mouth Others Stand Testimony Three Witnesses WordMatthew 18 1. Jesus warns his disciples to be humble and harmless,7. to avoid offenses, 10. and not to despise the little ones; 15. teaches how we are to deal with our brothers when they offend us, 21. and how often to forgive them; 23. which he sets forth by a parable of the king who took account of his servants, 32. and punished him who showed no mercy to his fellow servant. But if he will not listen This phrase addresses the potential obstinacy of an individual who has been confronted with a grievance. The Greek word for "listen" is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which implies not just hearing but understanding and heeding. In the context of Matthew 18, this is a call to repentance and reconciliation. Historically, this reflects the Jewish tradition of addressing disputes within the community, emphasizing the importance of communal harmony and accountability. take one or two others along so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. he will not listen, ἀκούσῃ (akousē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. take παράλαβε (paralabe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. others ἔτι (eti) Adverb Strong's 2089: (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. along, μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. ‘every πᾶν (pan) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. matter ῥῆμα (rhēma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. may be established σταθῇ (stathē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. by Ἐπὶ (Epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] testimony στόματος (stomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. of two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. three τριῶν (triōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. witnesses.’ μαρτύρων (martyrōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3144: A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. Links Matthew 18:16 NIVMatthew 18:16 NLT Matthew 18:16 ESV Matthew 18:16 NASB Matthew 18:16 KJV Matthew 18:16 BibleApps.com Matthew 18:16 Biblia Paralela Matthew 18:16 Chinese Bible Matthew 18:16 French Bible Matthew 18:16 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 18:16 But if he doesn't listen take one (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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