Matthew 18:17 web — If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as…

World English Bible

"If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector."

— Matthew 18:17, World English Bible

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Matthew 18 — Context

14

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

15

"If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.

16

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.

17

If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.

18

Most certainly I tell you, whatever things you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever things you release on earth will have been released in heaven.

19

Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.

20

For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them."

Matthew 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:17 say?
Matthew 18:17 in the World English Bible reads: “If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.”
Where is Matthew 18:17 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:17 in?
Matthew 18:17 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 18:17?
Matthew 18:17 reads (WEB): “If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector.” 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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