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.
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Gill's Exposition
Verily I say unto you,.... To them all, what he had said before to Peter; See Gill on Mat 16:19, what is said here, refers to things and not persons, as there also.
, what is said here, refers to…
Barnes' Notes
But if he will not hear thee ... - That is, if he spurns or abuses you, or will not be entreated by you, and will not reform. Take with thee one or two more - The design of taking them seems to be,…
As there never was a greater pattern of humility, so there never was a greater preacher of it, than Christ; he took all occasions to command it, to commend it, to his disciples and followers.
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