Matthew 18:14-16
American Standard Version
14 Even so it is not [a]the will of [b]your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
15 And if thy brother sin [c]against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. 16 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.
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- Matthew 18:14 Greek a thing willed before your Father.
- Matthew 18:14 Some ancient authorities read my.
- Matthew 18:15 Some ancient authorities omit against thee.
Matthew 18:14-16
New International Version
14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Dealing With Sin in the Church
15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault,(A) just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 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.’[c](B)
Footnotes
- Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
- Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
- Matthew 18:16 Deut. 19:15
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