Matthew 18:16

Updated: June 3, 2025
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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.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} if{G3362} he will{G191} not{G3362} hear{G191}{(G5661)} thee, then take{G3880}{(G5628)} with{G3326} thee{G4675} one{G1520} or{G2228} two{G1417} more{G2089}, that{G2443} in{G1909} the mouth{G4750} of two{G1417} or{G2228} three{G5140} witnesses{G3144} every{G3956} word{G4487} may be established{G2476}{(G5686)}.
KJV with Strongs
(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.
The F.O.G
But if they won't listen, take one or two others with you, so every word can be confirmed by multiple witnesses.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 18:16

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