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Matthew 18:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Matthew 18:14-16
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
14 So it is not the will of your[a] Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.
Reproving Another Who Sins
15 “If another member of the church[b] sins against you,[c] go and point out the fault when the two of you are alone. If the member listens to you, you have regained that one.[d] 16 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.
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- Matthew 18:14 Other ancient authorities read my
- Matthew 18:15 Gk If your brother
- Matthew 18:15 Other ancient authorities lack against you
- Matthew 18:15 Gk the brother
Matthew 18:14-16
New International Version
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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