a18:15-35
b18:15-20
c18:21-35
d18:17
e18:15-20
f18:15
gLev 19:17
hLuke 17:3
iGal 6:1
j1 Tim 5:20
kTitus 3:10
l18:16
mJohn 8:17
n2 Cor 13:1
o1 Tim 5:19
pHeb 10:28

‏ Matthew 18:15-16

Summary for Matt 18:15-35: 18:15-35  a The believing community must not be fractured into rival parties and unreconciled relationships. Its members are to pursue reconciliation (18:15-20  b) and forgive willingly (18:21-35  c). At times, however, stern discipline may be necessary (18:17  d).
Summary for Matt 18:15-20: 18:15-20  e Restoration begins privately and should be made public only as a last resort. 18:15  f If another believer sins, love requires us to go privately and point out the offense (Lev 19:17  g; Luke 17:3  h; Gal 6:1  i; 1 Tim 5:20  j; Titus 3:10  k).
18:16  l By requiring the presence of one or two others, Jesus prevented slanderous, unsubstantiated accusations from being presented to the congregation (see John 8:17  m; 2 Cor 13:1  n; 1 Tim 5:19  o; Heb 10:28  p).
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