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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:16

This gives the second step or stage in discipline. Take with thee one or two more. If the offender is obdurate to secret remonstrance, do not yet resort to public measures, but make a fresh effort accompanied by a friend or two, who will support your view and confirm your expostulation, which might otherwise be considered partial or self-interested. In the mouth of two or three witnesses. The idea is derived from the requirement of the Jewish Law in a case of litigation (see Deuteronomy... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 18:16

But if he will not hear thee ... - That is, if he spurns or abuses you, or will not be entreated by you, and will not reform.Take with thee one or two more - The design of taking them seems to be,That he might be induced to listen to them, Matthew 18:17. They should be persons of influence or authority; his personal friends, or those in whom he could put confidence. That they might be witnesses of his conduct before the church, Matthew 18:17. The law of Moses required two or three witnesses,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 18:15-17

Matthew 18:15-17. But if thy brother, &c. But how can we avoid giving offence to some? or being offended at others? especially suppose they are quite in the wrong? suppose they commit a known sin? Our Lord here teaches us how: he lays down a sure method of avoiding all offences. Whosoever closely observes this three-fold rule will seldom offend others, and never be offended himself. If any do any thing amiss, of which thou art an eye or ear witness, thus saith the Lord, If thy brother ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:15-35

79. Lessons in forgiveness (Matthew 18:15-35)Disciples of Jesus should be willing to forgive fellow believers who sin against them, but they should also be concerned that offenders realize their sin and turn from it. In each case the believer should go to the offender privately and point out the wrongdoing, so that the person might be spiritually helped. If this fails, two or three others should be called in, firstly to make sure that the offender is in fact guilty and secondly to appeal for... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 18:16

with. Greek. meta. in = upon. Greek. epi. App-104 . two or three. Reference to Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 19:15 ). Compare John 8:17 . See App-117 . word. Greek. rhema = statement. See note on Mark 9:32 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 18:16

But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established.Yes, these words were spoken before Pentecost, but they are nevertheless binding upon the church and Christians of all ages. They were uttered specifically for the purpose of outlining procedures for discipline in "the church," as attested by the use of such terminology by the Saviour. See the following verse. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 18:15-17

Matthew 18:15-17. Moreover, if thy brother shall trespass, &c.— Our Lord, having thus spoken to the persons offending, now addresses his discourse to the persons offended, shewing them in what manner they ought to behave towards an offending brother; and whosoever shall closely observe this threefold rule, will seldom offend others, and never be offended himself. "If any, more especially one who is a member of the same religious community, do any thing amiss, of which thou art an eye or... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:15-20

The restoration of a wayward disciple 18:15-20Jesus proceeded to explain what a humble disciple should do when a brother or sister disciple has wandered from the Shepherd and the sheep. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 18:16

The Mosaic Law had also advocated the second step that Jesus taught (Deuteronomy 19:15). However, Jesus broadened the field of civil law that the Deuteronomy passage covered to include any sin about which a disciple might need rebuke. Jesus was not perpetuating the whole Mosaic Law. He was simply carrying over these provisions in the Law that He declared were now binding on His disciples.Probably the function of the witnesses is to witness to the erring disciple’s reaction to the confrontation.... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Matthew 18:16

18:16 word (a-22) Lit. 'mouth.' see Deuteronomy 19:15 . read more