Matthew 18:15

Contemporary English Version 1995

If one of my followers sins against you, go and point out what was wrong. But do it in private, just between the two of you. If that person listens, you have won back a follower.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:17

Don't hold grudges. On the other hand, it's wrong not to correct someone who needs correcting.

Colossians 3:13

Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.

2 Thessalonians 3:15

Don't consider them your enemies. Instead, speak kindly to them as you would to any other follower.

Matthew 18:35

That is how my Father in heaven will treat you, if you don't forgive each of my followers with all your heart.

Psalm 141:5

Let your faithful people correct and punish me. My prayers condemn the deeds of those who do wrong, so don't let me be friends with any of them.

Romans 12:21

Don't let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good.

1 Peter 3:1

If you are a wife, you must put your husband first. Even if he opposes our message, you will win him over by what you do. No one else will have to say anything to him,

1 Corinthians 8:12

When you sin by hurting a follower with a weak conscience, you sin against Christ.

Proverbs 11:30

Live right, and you will eat from the life-giving tree. And if you act wisely, others will follow.

2 Corinthians 7:12

When I wrote you, it wasn't to accuse the one who was wrong or to take up for the one who was hurt. I wrote, so God would show you how much you do care for us.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

You must not cheat any of the Lord's followers in matters of sex. Remember, we warned you that he punishes everyone who does such things.

Matthew 18:14

That's how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn't want any of these little ones to be lost.

Matthew 18:21

Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?”

Titus 3:10

Warn troublemakers once or twice. Then don't have anything else to do with them.