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Matthew 18:19

I assure you, that if two of you shall live in agreement together, whatever they ask shall be granted to them by my heavenly father.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - God;   Jesus, the Christ;   Jesus Continued;   Prayer;   Righteous;   Worship;   Scofield Reference Index - Life;   Thompson Chain Reference - Co-Operation;   Family;   Prayer;   Prayer Meetings;   United Prayer;   Unity-Strife;   The Topic Concordance - Gathering;   God;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Prayer, Public;   Prayer, Social and Family;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Brother;   Prayer;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Sin;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Church;   Hutchinsonians;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Forgiveness;   Judge (Office);   Matthew, the Gospel of;   Prayer;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Text of the New Testament;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Attributes of Christ;   Authority in Religion;   Character;   Church (2);   Consciousness;   Discourse;   Ethics;   Excommunication (2);   Headship;   Heaven ;   Holy Spirit (2);   Ideas (Leading);   Love (2);   Neighbour (2);   Numbers (2);   Omnipresence;   Oneness;   Paradox;   Phoebe ;   Prayer (2);   Promise (2);   Property (2);   Tares ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Numbers as Symbols;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Agree;   Church;   Excommunication;   Intercession;   Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2);   Prayer;   Prayers of Jesus;   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Apostle;  

Devotionals:

- Daily Light on the Daily Path - Devotion for August 19;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about any matter that you
King James Version (1611)
Againe I say vnto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall aske, it shall bee done for them of my father which is in heauen.
King James Version
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
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.
New American Standard Bible
"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
New Century Version
"Also, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about something and pray for it, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
Amplified Bible
"Again I say to you, that if two believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God], it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Againe, verely I say vnto you, that if two of you shal agree in earth vpon any thing, whatsoeuer they shall desire, it shall be giuen them of my Father which is in heauen.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
Legacy Standard Bible
"Again I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven.
Berean Standard Bible
Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
Contemporary English Version
I promise that when any two of you on earth agree about something you are praying for, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
Complete Jewish Bible
To repeat, I tell you that if two of you here on earth agree about anything people ask, it will be for them from my Father in heaven.
Darby Translation
Again I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter, whatsoever it may be that they shall ask, it shall come to them from my Father who is in [the] heavens.
Easy-to-Read Version
To say it another way, if two of you on earth agree on anything you pray for, my Father in heaven will do what you ask.
George Lamsa Translation
Again I say to you, that if two of you are worthy on earth, anything that they would ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
Good News Translation
"And I tell you more: whenever two of you on earth agree about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
Lexham English Bible
Again, truly I say to you that if two of you agree on earth about any matter that they ask, it will be done for them from my Father who is in heaven.
Literal Translation
Again I say to you, If two of you agree on earth as to anything, whatever they shall ask, it shall be to them from My Father in Heaven.
American Standard Version
Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Again, I say to you, that if two of you are in agreement on earth about anything for which they will make a request, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.
Hebrew Names Version
Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on eretz concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
International Standard Version
Furthermore, truly I tell you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you request, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.Matthew 5:24; 1 John 3:22; 5:14;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent on earth concerning every thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Murdock Translation
Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing that they shall ask, it shall be to them from my Father who is in heaven.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Agayne, truely I say vnto you, that if two of you agree in earth, as touching any thyng that they shall aske, it shalbe done for them, of my father, which is in heauen.
English Revised Version
Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
World English Bible
Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth, touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
Weymouth's New Testament
I also solemnly tell you that if two of you here on earth agree together concerning anything whatever that they shall ask, the boon will come to them from my Father who is in Heaven.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Eftsoone Y seie to you, that if tweyne of you consenten on the erthe, of euery thing what euer thei axen, it schal be don to hem of my fadir that is in heuenes.
Update Bible Version
Again, truly I say to you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as concerning anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father who is in heaven.
Webster's Bible Translation
Again I say to you, That if two of you shall agree on earth, concerning any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven.
New English Translation
Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you.
New King James Version
Again I say [fn] 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
"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.
New Life Bible
Again I tell you this: If two of you agree on earth about anything you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven.
New Revised Standard
Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Again, verilyI say unto you - If two from among you shall agree upon the earth concerning any matter, whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be brought to pass for them, from my Father who is in the heavens;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning anything whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven.
Revised Standard Version
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.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Agayn I say vnto you that yf two of you shall agre in erth apon eny maner thynge what soever they shall desyre: it shalbe geven them of my father which is in heven.
Young's Literal Translation
`Again, I say to you, that, if two of you may agree on the earth concerning anything, whatever they may ask -- it shall be done to them from my Father who is in the heavens,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Agayne, I saye vnto you: Yf two of you shal agree vpon earth (for what thinge soeuer it be yt they wolde desyre) they shal haue it of my father which is in heaue.
Simplified Cowboy Version
"I'm tellin' you the truth. If two of my cowboys truly seek my guidance and my way, whatever they decide on will be backed up by me.

Contextual Overview

15 Now in case such a brother do you an injury, go and expostulate with him in private: if he repents, thou hast saved thy brother. 16 but if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that the remonstrances of two or three persons may have its effect. 17 if he does not relent, tell it to the church: but if he is not moved by the church, show him no more regard than you would to a pagan or a publican. 18 I declare unto you, "whatever things ye disallow on earth, are disallow'd by heaven: and whatever ye authorize on earth, are authoriz'd by heaven." 19 I assure you, that if two of you shall live in agreement together, whatever they ask shall be granted to them by my heavenly father. 20 for where two or three are assembled in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

That if: Matthew 5:24, Matthew 21:22, Mark 11:24, John 15:7, John 15:16, Acts 1:14, Acts 2:1, Acts 2:2, Acts 4:24-31, Acts 6:4, Acts 12:5, Ephesians 6:18-20, Philippians 1:19, James 5:14-16, 1 John 3:22, 1 John 5:14-16, Revelation 11:4-6

it shall: John 14:13, John 14:14, John 16:23

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:20 - Ask on Isaiah 22:22 - so he Ezekiel 14:16 - these Daniel 2:18 - they would Malachi 3:16 - and the Matthew 7:21 - my Matthew 24:14 - shall be Acts 4:31 - spake Acts 8:15 - prayed Acts 12:12 - where 1 Peter 3:7 - that

Cross-References

John 10:14
I am the true pastor, I know my sheep, and my sheep know me,
John 21:17
Jesus said to him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, do you love me? Peter was grieved at his asking him the third time, "do you love me?" and he said to him, Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Jesus said to him, feed my sheep.
Acts 27:31
upon this Paul said to the centurion and his men, "except the crew stay aboard, you can't be safe:"
Ephesians 6:4
and you fathers don't exasperate your children: but instruct them in the discipline and institution of the Lord.
1 Timothy 3:12
a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.
2 Timothy 1:5
especially when I reflect upon the sincerity of your faith, and the attachment your grand-mother Lois first show'd, and then your mother Eunice, examples which I am persuaded you will follow.
2 Timothy 2:19
however, the foundation of the divine architect is still immoveable, having this inscription, " the Lord discerns who are his." and, " let every one that invokes the name of the Lord, depart from iniquity."
2 Timothy 3:15
and that from your infancy you were acquainted with the sacred writings, which point you the way to salvation, by believing in Christ Jesus:

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Again, I say unto you,.... As the words in the former verse seem to regard the whole body of the disciples, whose decisions in cases brought before them, declaring them just or unjust, are determinate and unalterable; these seem to respect the one or two, that should join the offended person in the reproof of the offender, and are spoken for their encouragement; who might think proper either to premise, or follow their engaging in such a work with prayer:

that if two of you shall agree on earth, as touching anything that they shall ask; both in the case before mentioned, and in any other thing: whether it be for themselves or others; to assist them in the ministry of the word, and give success to it, for the conversion of sinners; and in the performance of any miracle, for the confirmation of the Gospel; in the administration of ordinances, for the comfort of saints; and in laying on of censures, for the reclaiming of backsliders; or be it what it will that may be done, consistent with the glory of God, the purposes of his mind, and the declarations of his will, and the good of men, provided they agree in their requests; though they are here on earth, and at such a distance from heaven, from whence their help and assistance come:

it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven; with whom nothing is impossible; and who, as he regards the effectual fervent prayer of any righteous man, so more, of two agreed together in anyone thing; and still more, of a church and community of saints in their united requests: a great encouragement this to social prayer, though ever so few are engaged in it.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Again I say unto you, That if two of you ... - This is connected with the previous verses. The connection is this: The obstinate man is to be excluded from the church, Matthew 18:17. The care of the church - the power of admitting or excluding members - of organizing and establishing it - is committed to you, the apostles, Matthew 18:18. Yet there is not need of the whole to give validity to the transaction. When two of you agree, or have the same mind, feelings, and opinion, about the arrangement of affairs in the church, or about things desired for its welfare, and shall ask of God, it shall be done for them. See Acts 1:14-26; Acts 15:1-29. The promise here has respect to the apostles in organizing the church. It cannot with any propriety be applied to the ordinary prayers of believers. Other promises are made to them, and it is true that the prayer of faith will be answered, but that is not the truth taught here.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Matthew 18:19. Again I say unto you — The word αμην, verily, is added here, in ninety-eight MSS., (many of which are of the greatest antiquity and importance,) seven editions, all the Arabic, the Slavonic, and several of the Itala. The taking in or leaving out such a word may appear to some a matter of indifference; but, as I am fully convinced Jesus Christ never spoke a useless or a needless word, my maxim is, to omit not one syllable that I am convinced (from such authority as the above) he has ever used, and to take in nothing that he did not speak. It makes the passage much more emphatic - Again, VERILY I say unto you,

If two of you shall agree — συμφωνηστωσιν, symphonize, or harmonize. It is a metaphor taken from a number of musical instruments set to the same key, and playing the same tune: here, it means a perfect agreement of the hearts, desires, wishes, and voices, of two or more persons praying to God. It also intimates that as a number of musical instruments, skilfully played, in a good concert, are pleasing to the ears of men, so a number of persons united together in warm, earnest, cordial prayer, is highly pleasing in the sight and ears of the Lord. Now this conjoint prayer refers, in all probability, to the binding and loosing in the preceding verse; and thus we see what power faithful prayer has with God!

It shall be done for them — What an encouragement to pray! even to two, if there be no more disposed to join in this heavenly work.


 
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