Matthew 18:16 net — But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every ma…

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"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."

— Matthew 18:16, NET Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

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And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

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In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that one of these little ones be lost.

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Restoring Christian Relationships“If your brother sins, go and show him his fault when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have regained your brother.

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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.

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If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. If he refuses to listen to the church, treat him like a Gentile or a tax collector.

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“I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven.

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Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Matthew 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:16 say?
Matthew 18:16 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
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 (NET): “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.” 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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