Matthew 18:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

If they won't listen to the group you brought, then bring it to the whole church community. But if they ignore everyone — even the church — then honestly, you might need to treat them like they're not part of your faith family anymore.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes loving someone means setting boundaries when they refuse all accountability.

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