Matthew 18:13
The Scripture
(13) And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches how to handle conflict within the church, urging believers to seek reconciliation first and to forgive as he has forgiven. He outlines a process that includes a private conversation, then a second party, and finally a council if needed. The passage emphasizes the importance of love, authority, and maintaining unity.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 147:11Isaiah 53:11Isaiah 62:5Jeremiah 32:37Jeremiah 32:38Jeremiah 32:39Jeremiah 32:40Jeremiah 32:41Micah 7:18Zephaniah 3:17Luke 15:5Luke 15:6
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 18:12Luke 15:4Exodus 22:1John 10:7John 10:12Ecclesiastes 8:17