Matthew 18:18

New International Reader's Version

“What I’m about to tell you is true. What you lock on earth will be locked in heaven. What you unlock on earth will be unlocked in heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 16:19

I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. What you lock on earth will be locked in heaven. What you unlock on earth will be unlocked in heaven.”

John 20:23

If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven. If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.”

2 Corinthians 2:10

Anyone you forgive I also forgive. Was there anything to forgive? If so, I have forgiven it for your benefit, knowing that Christ is watching.