Mat 18:18 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 18:18-20: 18:18-20 These sayings provide the basis for a process of discipline and restoration in the community of disciples. 18:18 forbid ... permit: The privilege and authority granted to Peter (16:19 ) are here granted to the church (or possibly to the twelve apostles, 18:1 ). The decisions of the community, when in accord with God’s will, are eternally binding.

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‏ Matthew 18:18

Summary for Matt 18:18-20: 18:18-20 ^a These sayings provide the basis for a process of discipline and restoration in the community of disciples. 18:18 ^b forbid ... permit: The privilege and authority granted to Peter (16:19 ^c) are here granted to the church (or possibly to the twelve apostles, 18:1 ^d). The decisions of the community, when in accord with God’s will, are eternally binding.