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Matthew 18:15-16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 18:15-16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Restoring a Brother
15 “If your brother sins against you,[a] go and rebuke him in private.[b] If he listens to you, you have won your brother.(A) 16 But if he won’t listen, take one or two more with you, so that by the testimony[c] of two or three witnesses every fact may be established.(B)[d]
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- Matthew 18:15 Other mss omit against you
- Matthew 18:15 Lit him between you and him alone
- Matthew 18:16 Lit mouth
- Matthew 18:16 Dt 19:15
Matthew 18:15-16
New International Version
Matthew 18:15-16
New International Version
Dealing With Sin in the Church
15 “If your brother or sister[a] sins,[b] go and point out their fault,(A) just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’[c](B)
Footnotes
- Matthew 18:15 The Greek word for brother or sister (adelphos) refers here to a fellow disciple, whether man or woman; also in verses 21 and 35.
- Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
- Matthew 18:16 Deut. 19:15
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