Matthew 18:16 Parallel Translations

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.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

But if he will not give ear to you, take with you one or two more, that by the lips of two or three witnesses every word may be made certain.

DBY:

But if he do not hear thee, take with thee one or two besides, that every matter may stand upon the word of two witnesses or of three.

ERV:

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.

WEY:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

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.

Matthew 18:16 Cross References

XREF:

Deuteronomy 19:15 "A single witness shall not rise up against a man on account of any iniquity or any sin which he has committed; on the evidence of two or three witnesses a matter shall be confirmed.

John 8:17 "Even in your law it has been written that the testimony of two men is true.

2 Corinthians 13:1 This is the third time I am coming to you. EVERY FACT IS TO BE CONFIRMED BY THE TESTIMONY OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES.

1 Timothy 5:19 Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses.

Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

18:16 But if he will not hear [thee, then] take with thee one or two more, that in the {f} mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be {g} established.
(f) That is, by the word and witness; the mouth is sometimes taken for the word of speech, Nu 3:16, and also for a still witness, namely, when the matter speaks for itself, as below in Mt 21:16.
(g) Sure and certain.

PNT:

18:16 Take with thee one or two more. If the private interview is of no avail, take other brethren as witnesses and intercessors. These witnesses, hearing the matter talked over, can report the facts.

MHC:

18:15-20 If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and show him his conduct. This would generally have all the desired effect with a true Christian, and the parties would be reconciled. The principles of these rules may be practised every where, and under all circumstances, though they are too much neglected by all. But how few try the method which Christ has expressly enjoined to all his disciples! In all our proceedings we should seek direction in prayer; we cannot too highly prize the promises of God. Wherever and whenever we meet in the name of Christ, we should consider him as present in the midst of us.

CONC:

Along Attested Besides Confirmed Doesn't Ear Established Evidence Fact Lips Listen Matter Mouth Spoken Stand Testimony Witnesses Yet

Attested Besides Confirmed Ear Established Evidence Fact Hear Lips Matter Mouth Others Stand Testimony Three Witnesses Word

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