Matthew 18:12-17

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

¹² _j What do you think? _k If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? ¹³ And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. ¹⁴ So _l it is not the will of my ₁ Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

If Your Brother Sins Against You

¹⁵ _m "If your brother sins against you, _n go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have _o gained your brother. ¹⁶ But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established _p by the evidence of two or three witnesses. ¹⁷ If he refuses to listen to them, _q tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, _r let him be to you as _s a Gentile and _s a tax collector.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 17:25
   He said, "Yes." And when he came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first, saying, "What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tax? From their sons or from others?
   Matthew 21:28
   "What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work in the vineyard today.'
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 18:12 - 14
   What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?
   Luke 15:4 - 7
   What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it?
   
3. Cross References
   John 6:39
   And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day.
   John 10:28
   I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
   John 17:12
   While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
   
4. Cross References
   Luke 17:3
   Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.
   
5. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 3:15
   Do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.
   Titus 3:10
   As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him.
   James 5:19
   My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back.
   Leviticus 19:17
   You shall not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him.
   
6. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 9:19 - 22
   For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
   1 Peter 3:1
   Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives.
   
7. Cross References
   Deuteronomy 19:15
   A single witness shall not suffice against a pe...
   2 Corinthians 13:1
   This is the third time I am coming to you. Ever...
   Numbers 35:30
   If anyone kills a person, the murderer shall be...
   John 8:17
   In your Law it is written that the testimony of...
   1 Timothy 5:19
   Do not admit a charge against an elder except o...
   Hebrews 10:28
   Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies ...
   
8. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 5:4 - 5
   When you are assembled in the name of the Lord Jesus and my spirit is present, with the power of our Lord Jesus.
   1 Corinthians 6:1 - 6
   When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints?
   
9. Cross References
   Romans 16:17
   I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.
   1 Corinthians 5:9 - 13
   I wrote to you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people -
   2 Thessalonians 3:6
   Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
   2 Thessalonians 3:14
   If anyone does not obey what we say in this letter, take note of that person, and have nothing to do with him, that he may be ashamed.
   2 John 1:10
   If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house or give him any greeting.
   
10. Cross References
    Matthew 5:46 - 47
    For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?
    
11. Cross References
    Matthew 5:46 - 47
    For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?