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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/18.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/18.htm">New International Version</a> &#8220Again, 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. <a href="/nlt/matthew/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> “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. <a href="/esv/matthew/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/bsb/matthew/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/matthew/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Again truly I say to you that if two of you on the earth might agree concerning any matter that they shall ask, it will be done for them by My Father who is in the heavens. <a href="/kjv/matthew/18.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/18.htm">New King James Version</a> “Again I say 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. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “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. <a href="/nasb/matthew/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Again 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. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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. <a href="/lsb/matthew/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “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. <a href="/amp/matthew/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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. <a href="/csb/matthew/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Again, truly I tell you, if two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Again, I assure you: If two of you on earth agree about any matter that you pray for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. <a href="/asv/matthew/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/matthew/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/matthew/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I can guarantee again that if two of you agree on anything here on earth, my Father in heaven will accept it. <a href="/gnt/matthew/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> "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. <a href="/isv/matthew/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Furthermore, I tell all of you with certainty that if two of you agree on earth about anything you request, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven, <a href="/msb/matthew/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/matthew/18.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/matthew/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Again, truly I tell you, that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/wbt/matthew/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/matthew/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/matthew/18.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Again, I say to you that if two of you may agree on the earth concerning anything, whatever they may ask—it will be done to them from My Father who is in the heavens, <a href="/blb/matthew/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Again truly I say to you that if two of you on the earth might agree concerning any matter that they shall ask, it will be done for them by My Father who is in the heavens. <a href="/ylt/matthew/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> '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, <a href="/slt/matthew/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Again, I say to you, That if two of you agree in opinion for everything which they ask, it shall be to them of my Father, he in the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Again I say to you, that if two of you shall consent upon earth, concerning any thing whatsoever they shall ask, it shall be done to them by my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Again I say to you, that if two of those among you have agreed on earth, about anything whatsoever that they have requested, it shall be done for them by my Father, who is in heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Again, [amen,] I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> 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. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Again I say to you, that if two of you will agree in the earth about any matter which they will request, it will be done for them from the presence of my Father who is in Heaven.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Again, I say to you, that if two of you agree on earth about any thing for which they will ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/godbey/matthew/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Again I say unto you, that if two of you may agree upon the earth concerning everything which you may ask, it shall be done unto you by my Father, who is in the heavens.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Again I say unto you, That if two of you are concurring upon earth, respecting any matter, which ye shall ask, it shall be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/wey/matthew/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/matthew/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Again, I say to you, that, if two of you shall agree on the earth concerning any matter which ye ask, it shall be done for them by My Father Who is in Heaven;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And I tell you moreover, that if <Fr>but<FR> two of you shall agree on earth concerning any thing which they would ask for, it shall be granted them by my Father who is in heaven:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/18-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5217" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/18.htm">A Brother who Sins</a> …18Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19<a href="/greek/3825.htm" title="3825: Palin (Adv) -- Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.">Again,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">truly</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-NMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/4856.htm" title="4856: symphōnēsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- To agree with, harmonize with, agree together. From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. to accord or stipulate.">agree</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantos (Adj-GNS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">anything</a> <a href="/greek/4229.htm" title="4229: pragmatos (N-GNS) -- A thing done, a deed, action; a matter, an affair. From prasso; a deed; by implication, an affair; by extension, an object."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/154.htm" title="154: aitēsōntai (V-ASM-3P) -- To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.">you ask for,</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genēsetai (V-FIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">it will be done</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for you</a> <a href="/greek/3844.htm" title="3844: para (Prep) -- Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. ">by</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">Father</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranois (N-DMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven.</a> 20For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a> So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-24</a> In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. <a href="/1_john/3-22.htm">1 John 3:22</a> and we will receive from Him whatever we ask, because we keep His commandments and do what is pleasing in His sight. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a> Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12</a> Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a> and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. <a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18-19</a> The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth. / He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them. <a href="/isaiah/65-24.htm">Isaiah 65:24</a> Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Again I say to 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.That if.<a href="/matthew/5-24.htm">Matthew 5:24</a> Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.<a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.<a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.it shall.<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13,14</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son… <a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23</a> And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/matthew/5-25.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-14.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">Boon</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/zechariah/2-8.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/20-13.htm">Agree</a> <a href="/matthew/20-2.htm">Agreement</a> <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/romans/14-16.htm">Boon</a> <a href="/matthew/23-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Request</a> <a href="/matthew/19-23.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/matthew/18-25.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/matthew/20-4.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 18</div>1. <a href="/matthew/18-1.htm">Jesus warns his disciples to be humble and harmless,</a> 7. <a href="/matthew/18-7.htm">to avoid offenses,</a> 10. <a href="/matthew/18-10.htm">and not to despise the little ones;</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">teaches how we are to deal with our brothers when they offend us,</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">and how often to forgive them;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">which he sets forth by a parable of the king who took account of his servants,</a> 32. <a href="/matthew/18-32.htm">and punished him who showed no mercy to his fellow servant.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Again, I tell you truly This phrase emphasizes the certainty and importance of Jesus' statement. The repetition of "again" suggests that Jesus is reinforcing a principle He has taught before, highlighting its significance. The use of "truly" (or "verily" in other translations) is a common method Jesus uses to underscore the truth and reliability of His words, akin to an oath or solemn declaration.that if two of you on the earth The mention of "two" underscores the importance of community and agreement in prayer. In Jewish tradition, the testimony of two witnesses was required to establish a matter (<a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>). This principle is applied here to the spiritual realm, indicating the power of collective faith and unity. The phrase "on the earth" contrasts with "in heaven," emphasizing the connection between earthly actions and heavenly responses.agree about anything you ask for The concept of agreement in prayer suggests a harmonious and unified request, reflecting the unity of believers. This agreement is not merely a verbal consensus but a spiritual alignment with God's will. The scope of "anything" indicates the vast potential of prayer, though it is understood within the context of God's will and purpose (1 <a href="/john/5-14.htm">John 5:14-15</a>).it will be done for you This promise highlights the efficacy of prayer when offered in unity and faith. The assurance "it will be done" reflects the power and willingness of God to respond to the prayers of His people. This aligns with other scriptural promises about answered prayer (<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a>, <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a>).by My Father in heaven The phrase "My Father" emphasizes the intimate relationship between Jesus and God, inviting believers into that relationship. The location "in heaven" signifies God's sovereignty and authority over all creation. This assurance of divine intervention from heaven underscores the connection between the believer's earthly petitions and God's heavenly power.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, providing instruction to His disciples about the power of agreement in prayer. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing believers who are called to live in unity and prayer. 3. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The dwelling place of God the Father, from where divine intervention and answers to prayer are promised. 4. <a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a> The realm where believers live and where the agreement in prayer is to take place. 5. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The one who answers prayers made in agreement, emphasizing His role in the divine response to unity in prayer.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_agreement.htm">The Power of Agreement</a> Unity in prayer is emphasized as a powerful tool for believers. When two or more agree, it reflects a collective faith and purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith.htm">The Role of Faith</a> Agreement in prayer requires faith in God's ability to answer. Believers must trust in God's promises and His timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> This verse underscores the value of community in the Christian faith. Believers are encouraged to pray together, fostering unity and support. <a href="/topical/a/alignment_with_god's_will.htm">Alignment with God's Will</a> While agreement is powerful, it must align with God's will. Prayers should seek to reflect God's purposes and desires. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_pray_boldly.htm">Encouragement to Pray Boldly</a> Believers are encouraged to pray boldly and with confidence, knowing that God hears and responds to prayers made in unity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 18</a> <a href="/q/demiurge's_role_in_creation.htm">What is the role of the Demiurge in creation?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_endorse_praying_to_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about praying to angels?</a> <a href="/q/what_power_does_praying_together_hold.htm">What power does praying together hold?</a> <a href="/q/do_biblical_teachings_support_prayer_circles.htm">Are prayer circles supported by biblical teachings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) Shall agree on earth.--The promise, as before, is dependent on implied conditions. Those who pray must be gathered together in the name of Christ (<a href="/matthew/18-20.htm" title="For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.">Matthew 18:20</a>), i.e., as trusting to His intercession, asking a prayer which is not the utterance of the natural but the spiritual man, asking it in entire submission to the will of their Father in heaven. In the absence of those conditions, as in the prayer of the sons of Zebedee, asking they knew not what (<a href="/matthew/20-20.htm" title="Then came to him the mother of Zebedees children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.">Matthew 20:20</a>), that which they desired might be withheld from them, or granted in quite another manner than that on which they had set their hearts.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Again I say unto you. The following paragraph has been thought by many to be addressed especially to the apostles in confirmation of the powers conferred on them above; but from ver. 20 we should judge the promise to be general. Herein is set forth the privilege of united prayer. God confirms the sentence of his authorized ambassadors; he gives special heed to the joint intercessions of all Christians. Two of you. Two of my followers, even the smallest number that could form an association. Shall agree (συμφωνήσωσιν). Be in complete accord, like the notes of a perfect strain of music. Here one man's infirmity is upheld by another's strength; one man's short-sightedness compensated by another's wider view; this man's little faith overpowered by that man's firm confidence. Anything. Of course, this is to be understood with some restriction. The thing asked must be reasonable, good in itself, expedient for the petitioner; the prayer must be earnest, faithful, persevering. If such conditions are satisfied, the desire will be granted in some form, though, perhaps, not in the way or at the time expected. Thus the Lord sanctions guilds or bodies of Christians united together to offer up supplications for special objects or with some definite intention in which all ere agreed. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/18-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Again, Πάλιν (Palin) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3825.htm">Strong's 3825: </a> Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. truly ἀμὴν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. agree συμφωνήσωσιν (symphōnēsōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4856.htm">Strong's 4856: </a> To agree with, harmonize with, agree together. From sumphonos; to be harmonious, i.e. to accord or stipulate. about περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. anything παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [you] ask for, αἰτήσωνται (aitēsōntai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_154.htm">Strong's 154: </a> To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. it will be done γενήσεται (genēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. for [you] αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. by παρὰ (para) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3844.htm">Strong's 3844: </a> Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Father Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven. οὐρανοῖς (ouranois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 18:19 Again assuredly I tell you that if (Matt. 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