Verse Comparison: Matthew 18:16
American Standard Version
But if he hear `thee' not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established.
Amplified® Bible
But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two others, so that every word may be confirmed {and} upheld by the testimony of two or three witnesses.
Contemporary English Version
But if that one refuses to listen, take along one or two others. The Scriptures teach that every complaint must be proven true by two or more witnesses.
Darby English Version
But if he do not hear [thee], take with thee one or two besides, that every matter may stand upon the word of two witnesses or of three.
Good News Bible
But if he will not listen to you, take one or two other persons with you, so that 'every accusation may be upheld by the testimony of two or more witnesses,' as the scripture says.
International Standard Version
But if he doesn't listen, take one or two others with you so that 'every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'
King James Version
But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
New American Standard Bible
"But if he does not listen {to you,} take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED.
New International Version
But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'
New King James Version
But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that "by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY REACH CONFIRMATION.
Young's Literal Translation
and if he may not hear, take with thee yet one or two, that by the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may stand.
