Matthew 18:19 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

Christ, having cautioned his disciples not to give offence, comes next to direct them what they must do in case of offences given them; which may be understood either of personal injuries, and then these directions are intended for the preserving of the peace of the church; or of public scandals, and then they are intended for the preserving of the purity and beauty of the church. Let us consider it both ways. I. Let us apply it to the quarrels that happen, upon any account, among Christians.... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 18:1-35

Matthew 18:1-35 is a most important chapter for Christian Ethics, because it deals with those qualities which should characterize the personal relationships of the Christian. We shall be dealing in detail with these relationships as we study the chapter section by section; but before we do so, it will be well to look at the chapter as a whole. It singles out seven qualities which should mark the personal relationships of the Christian. (i) First and foremost, there is the quality of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:19

Again, I say unto you ,.... As the words in the former verse seem to regard the whole body of the disciples, whose decisions in cases brought before them, declaring them just or unjust, are determinate and unalterable; these seem to respect the one or two, that should join the offended person in the reproof of the offender, and are spoken for their encouragement; who might think proper either to premise, or follow their engaging in such a work with prayer: that if two of you shall agree... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

Again I say unto you - The word αμην , verily, is added here, in ninety-eight MSS., (many of which are of the greatest antiquity and importance), seven editions, all the Arabic, the Slavonic, and several of the Itala. The taking in or leaving out such a word may appear to some a matter of indifference; but, as I am fully convinced Jesus Christ never spoke a useless or a needless word, my maxim is, to omit not one syllable that I am convinced (from such authority as the above) he has ever... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

Verse 19 19.Again I say to you. He confirms the former statement; for not only will God bestow the spirit of wisdom and prudence on those who ask it, but he will also provide that not one thing which they shall do according to his word shall want its power and effect. By uniting agreement with prayer, he reminds us with what moderation and humility believers ought to conduct themselves in all religious acts. (568) The offender must be admonished, and, if he does not receive correction, he must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:1-35

Discourse concerning the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, and the mutual duties of Christians . ( Mark 9:33-50 ; Luke 9:46-50 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

Correction of an offending brother . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

The method of dealing with offences. I. THE DUTY OF PRIVATE CHRISTIANS . 1 . Secret admonition . The Lord had warned the apostles that offences must come; he had urged the necessity of exceeding carefulness against giving offence to others; now he tells us how to act when others put a stumbling block in our way by their trespasses. Go and tell thy brother his fault, he says; speak to him secretly, do not publish his transgression, do not make a talk of it; charity... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

Christian judgment. From dealing with the offended, our Lord here passes on to the offending, and he shows us how we should deal with a guilty brother, for our own sake, for his sake, for the sake of the Church, and ultimately for the sake of the world. Christian judgment should be faithful, loving, spiritual. I. FAITHFUL . 1 . The Christian will tell his brother his fault . 2 . He will tell it him before witnesses . 3 . He will tell it to the Church . This when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:19

Again I say unto you. The following paragraph has been thought by many to be addressed especially to the apostles in confirmation of the powers conferred on them above; but from Matthew 18:20 we should judge the promise to be general. Herein is set forth the privilege of united prayer. God confirms the sentence of his authorized ambassadors; he gives special heed to the joint intercessions of all Christians. Two of you. Two of my followers, even the smallest number that could form an... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 18:1-35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:15-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 18:19

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