IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Discipline and Forgiveness (18:15-35)
Resources chevron-right IVP New Testament Commentary Series chevron-right Matthew chevron-right RELATIONSHIPS IN THE KINGDOM (18:1-35) chevron-right Discipline and Forgiveness (18:15-35)
Discipline and Forgiveness (18:15-35)

The paragraph on discipline fits closely with the preceding paragraph on seeking the straying sheep and the paragraph before that warning against causing little ones to stumble. It also fits with the following story about conditional forgiveness. By holding discipline and grace in their proper tension (with a greater but not imbalanced emphasis on grace), Matthew summons the church to practice tough love.

Save on Bible Commentaries from IVP

Bible Gateway Recommends

1 Corinthians: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC] -eBook
1 Corinthians: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC] -eBook
Retail: $15.99
Our Price: $9.99
Save: $6.00 (38%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Genesis: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary [TOTC]
Genesis: Tyndale Old Testament Commentary [TOTC]
Retail: $28.00
Our Price: $19.49
Save: $8.51 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: IVP New Testament Commentary    [IVPNTC]
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Retail: $30.00
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.01 (27%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
Matthew: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Matthew: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Retail: $35.00
Our Price: $24.99
Save: $10.01 (29%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Acts: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Acts: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Retail: $35.00
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $16.01 (46%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
1 & 2 Thessalonians: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
1 & 2 Thessalonians: IVP New Testament Commentary [IVPNTC]
Retail: $30.00
Our Price: $21.99
Save: $8.01 (27%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars