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Close Red Letter Cross References Strongs Numbers Footnotes Verse Numbers Scripture Text Size 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Read Chapter Compare Translations Commentaries Cross References PREVIOUS Matthew 18:19 NEXT Matthew 18:21

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Matthew 18:20 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV) 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. English Standard Version (ESV) 20 For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. ” New Living Translation (NLT) 20 For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” The Message Bible (MSG) 20 And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there." American Standard Version (ASV) 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. GOD'S WORD Translation (GW) 20 Where two or three have come together in my name, I am there among them." Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB) 20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there among them." New International Reader's Version (NIRV) 20 Where two or three people meet together in my name, I am there with them."

Matthew 18:20 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 18:20

For where two or three are gathered together This seems to be said in opposition to a Jewish notion, that a number less than ten, is not a congregation F1; whereas, though the number is ever so few that are met together to pray to God; or to hear his word, attend on his ordinances, or do the business of his house, or transact any affair that is for the glory of God, and the good of souls, in my name, says Christ; that is, by his authority, depending on his assistance, calling upon his name, and making use of it, and seeking the glory of it:

there am I in the midst of them; presiding over them, ruling in their hearts, directing their counsels, assisting them in all they are concerned, confirming what they do, and giving a blessing and success to all they are engaged in. The Jews, though they say there is no congregation less than ten, yet own that the divine presence may be with a lesser number, even as small an one as here mentioned F2.

``Ten that sit and study in the law, the Shechaniah dwells among them, as it is said, ( Psalms 82:1 ) . From whence does this appear, if but five? from ( Amos 9:6 ) , from whence, if but three? from ( Psalms 82:1 ) , from whence, if but two? from ( Malachi 3:16 ) , from whence, if but one? from ( Exodus 20:24 ) .''

And again F3,

``two that sit together, and the words of the law are between them, the Shechaniah dwells among them, according to ( Malachi 3:16 ) , from whence does it appear, that if but one sits and studies in the law, the holy blessed God hath fixed a reward for him? from ( Lamentations 3:28 ) .''

FOOTNOTES: F1 Misn. Sanhedrim, c. 1. sect. 6. T. Bab. Megilia, fol. 23. 2. Gloss. in ib. F2 Pirke Abot, c. 3. sect. 6. F3 Ib. sect. 2. Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible Unlock Deeper Insights: Get Over 20 Commentaries with Plus! Subscribe Now

Matthew 18:20 In-Context

18 “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will bebound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will beloosed in heaven. 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. 20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.