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Matthew 18:19
Matthew 18:19
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may be understood either of personal injuries, and then these…Matthew 18:15-20Matthew 18:15-20 · The Pulpit CommentaryCorrection of an offending brother.Matthew 18:15-20Matthew 18:15-20 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe method of dealing with offences.
I. THE DUTY OF PRIVATE CHRISTIANS.
1. Secret admonition. The Lord had warned the apostles that offences must come; he had urged the necessity of exceeding carefulness against…
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