Matthew 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every wor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:16 — KJV
“But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.”
— Matthew 18:16 (KJV)
Matthew 18:16 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 18:16
“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:16: two, mouth, three
“One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:16: one, two, mouth
“At the mouth of two witnesses, or three witnesses, shall he that is worthy of death be put to death; but at the mouth of one witness he shall not be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:16: one, two, mouth
“That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:16: hear, take, one
“Yet hear the word of the LORD, O ye women, and let your ear receive the word of his mouth, and teach your daughters wailing, and every one her neighbour lamentation.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:16: hear, one, mouth
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