19 "Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.

Other Translations of Matthew 18:19

King James Version

19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

English Standard Version

19 Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.

The Message

19 When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action.

New King James Version

19 Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

New Living Translation

19 "I also tell you this: If two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 18:19

Commentary on Matthew 18:15-20

(Read Matthew 18:15-20)

If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and show him his conduct. This would generally have all the desired effect with a true Christian, and the parties would be reconciled. The principles of these rules may be practised every where, and under all circumstances, though they are too much neglected by all. But how few try the method which Christ has expressly enjoined to all his disciples! In all our proceedings we should seek direction in prayer; we cannot too highly prize the promises of God. Wherever and whenever we meet in the name of Christ, we should consider him as present in the midst of us.

20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

Other Translations of Matthew 18:20

King James Version

20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

English Standard Version

20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them."

The Message

20 And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there."

New King James Version

20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."

New Living Translation

20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 18:20

Commentary on Matthew 18:15-20

(Read Matthew 18:15-20)

If a professed Christian is wronged by another, he ought not to complain of it to others, as is often done merely upon report, but to go to the offender privately, state the matter kindly, and show him his conduct. This would generally have all the desired effect with a true Christian, and the parties would be reconciled. The principles of these rules may be practised every where, and under all circumstances, though they are too much neglected by all. But how few try the method which Christ has expressly enjoined to all his disciples! In all our proceedings we should seek direction in prayer; we cannot too highly prize the promises of God. Wherever and whenever we meet in the name of Christ, we should consider him as present in the midst of us.