Matthew 18:20 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 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together ,.... This seems to be said in opposition to a Jewish notion, that a number less than ten, is not a congregation F1 Misn. Sanhedrim, c. 1. sect. 6. T. Bab. Megilia, fol. 23. 2. Gloss. in ib. ; whereas, though the number is ever so few that are met together to pray to God; or to hear his word, attend on his ordinances, or do the business of his house, or transact any affair that is for the glory of God, and the good of souls, in my name, says... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

For where two - are gathered together in thy name - There are many sayings among the Jews almost exactly similar to this, such as, Wherever even two persons are sitting in discourse concerning the law, the Divine presence is among them. See much more in Schoettgen. And the following, among the ancient Hindoos, is like unto it: "When Brahma, the Lord of creation, had formed mankind, and at the same time appointed his worship, he spoke and said, 'With this worship pray for increase, and let it... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

Verse 20 20.For where two or three are assembled in my name. This promise is more extensive than the former; for the Lord declares that he will be present, wherever two or three are met together in his name, to guide them by his counsel, (Psalms 73:24,) and to conduct to a prosperous result whatever they shall undertake. There is therefore no reason to doubt that those who give themselves up to his direction will derive most desirable advantage from his presence. And since it is an... 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 18:19-20

The power of united prayer. The point of this verse is in the idea of the association of two people in prayer. Elsewhere we often read of the value of prayer in general. Here a special efficacy is ascribed to the united prayer of two Christian people. Let us consider the meaning of this. Why is Christ most present to help in united prayer? I. IT IS UNSELFISH . Two people might be plotting together for some mutual advantage of a low order. But we cannot conceive of their having a... 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 18:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 18:20

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 18:19-20

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