Matthew 18:16 akjv — 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…

American King James Version

"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. "

— Matthew 18:16, American King James Version

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Matthew 18 — Context

13

And if so be that he find it, truly I say to you, he rejoices more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.

14

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. ¶

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Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother.

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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.

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And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it to the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be to you as an heathen man and a publican.

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Truly I say to you, Whatever you shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

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Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:16 say?
Matthew 18:16 in the American King James Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Matthew 18:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:16 in?
Matthew 18:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 18:16?
Matthew 18:16 reads (AKJV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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