Matthew 18:16

Full Chapter

October 12, 2025

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.

BSB

But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’

WEB

But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

YLT

and if he may not hear, take with thee yet one or two, that by the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may stand.

F.O.G Original

(16) But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two along with you so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY RHEMA (WORD) MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

F.O.G

(16) But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two along with you so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY RHEMA (WORD) MAY BE ESTABLISHED.

F.O.G MSG

“But if they refuse to listen, take one or two others with you as witnesses, so that ‘every matter can be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ᶜ”

Footnotes:

¹⁶ᶜ Two or three witnesses: Jesus quotes from Deuteronomy 19:15, showing that this principle of community accountability has deep biblical roots in ensuring justice and truth.