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Matthew 18:14-16
New International Version
Matthew 18:14-16
New International Version
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)
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
Matthew 18:14-16
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 18:14-16
New American Standard Bible
14 So it is not the will [a]of your Father who is in heaven for one of these little ones to perish.
Discipline and Prayer
15 “Now (A)if your brother sins[b], go and [c]show him his fault [d]in private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that (B)on the [e]testimony of two or three witnesses every [f]matter may be confirmed.
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- Matthew 18:14 Lit before
- Matthew 18:15 Late mss add against you
- Matthew 18:15 Or correct
- Matthew 18:15 Lit between you and him alone
- Matthew 18:16 Lit mouth
- Matthew 18:16 Lit word
Matthew 18:14-16
English Standard Version
Matthew 18:14-16
English Standard Version
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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- Matthew 18:14 Some manuscripts your
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