Matthew 18:16
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 18
“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
What Does Matthew 18:16 Mean?
Matthew 18:16 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Matthew 18:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 19:15“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.”2 Corinthians 13:1“This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”John 8:17“It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.”1 Timothy 5:19“Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.”Hebrews 10:28“He that despised Moses’ law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:”Numbers 35:30“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”Deuteronomy 17:6“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.”1 Kings 21:13“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”Luke 17:4“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”1 Corinthians 5:4“In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,”Revelation 11:3“And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.”Genesis 31:37“Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.”1 John 5:7“For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”
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