14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

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)

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Footnotes

  1. 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.
  2. Matthew 18:15 Some manuscripts sins against you
  3. Matthew 18:16 Deut. 19:15

14 Assim também o Pai de vocês, que está no céu, não quer que nenhum destes pequeninos se perca.

O irmão que peca

15 — Se o seu irmão pecar contra você, vá e mostre-lhe o seu erro. Mas faça isso em particular, só entre vocês dois. Se essa pessoa ouvir o seu conselho, então você ganhou de volta o seu irmão. 16 Mas, se não ouvir, leve com você uma ou duas pessoas, para fazer o que mandam as Escrituras Sagradas. Elas dizem: “Qualquer acusação precisa ser confirmada pela palavra de pelo menos duas testemunhas.”

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14 So (A)it is not the will of my[a] Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

If Your Brother Sins Against You

15 (B)“If your brother sins against you, (C)go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have (D)gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established (E)by the evidence of two or three witnesses.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 18:14 Some manuscripts your