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Matthew 18:15-17

15 A Brother Who Sins Against You
“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

16 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.’

17 If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, treat him as you would a pagan or a tax collector.

Cross References for Matthew 18:15-17

Proverbs 11:30 - The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:30 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:30

Genesis 9:22 - Ham, the father of Canaan, saw his father’s nakedness and told his two brothers outside. Click to read the verse Genesis 9:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 9:22

Galatians 6:1 - Doing Good to All Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1

Genesis 21:25 - Then Abraham complained to Abimelech about a well of water that Abimelech’s servants had seized. Click to read the verse Genesis 21:25 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:25

Proverbs 27:5 - Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:5

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

2 Samuel 13:22 - Absalom never said a word to Amnon, either good or bad; he hated Amnon because he had disgraced... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:22 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 13:22

Exodus 22:9 - In all cases of illegal possession of an ox, a donkey, a sheep, a garment, or any other lost pr... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:9

Leviticus 19:17 - “‘Do not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:17

Ezekiel 3:20 - “Again, when a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does evil, and I put a stumbling ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:20 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:20

Genesis 45:1 - Joseph Makes Himself Known Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendant... Click to read the verse Genesis 45:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 45:1

Matthew 18:35 - “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from you... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35

Luke 17:3-4 - So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. Click to read the verse Luke 17:3-4 Click to read the verse Luke 17:3-4

Joshua 22:13 - So the Israelites sent Phinehas son of Eleazar, the priest, to the land of Gilead—to Reuben, Ga... Click to read the verse Joshua 22:13 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:13

Ephesians 5:11 - Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:11

Psalms 141:5 - Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil on my head. My head... Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 141:5

1 Corinthians 9:19 - Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as pos... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19

Romans 12:21 - Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Click to read the verse Romans 12:21 Click to read the verse Romans 12:21

James 5:19-20 - My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, Click to read the verse James 5:19-20 Click to read the verse James 5:19-20

1 Corinthians 8:12 - When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12

Proverbs 28:23 - He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:23

1 Peter 3:1 - Wives and Husbands Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of the... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:1

1 Corinthians 6:6-8 - But instead, one brother goes to law against another—and this in front of unbelievers! Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:6-8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:6-8

2 Thessalonians 3:15 - Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Leviticus 6:2-7 - “If anyone sins and is unfaithful to the Lord by deceiving his neighbor about something entrust... Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:2-7 Click to read the verse Leviticus 6:2-7

Colossians 3:13 - Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:13 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:13

Matthew 18:21 - The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:21

Proverbs 25:9-10 - If you argue your case with a neighbor, do not betray another man’s confidence, Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:9-10 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:9-10

1 Corinthians 9:19-21 - Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as pos... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19-21 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:19-21

2 Corinthians 7:12 - So even though I wrote to you, it was not on account of the one who did the wrong or of the inj... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:12

James 5:19 - My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, Click to read the verse James 5:19 Click to read the verse James 5:19