Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in their midst.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
What this verse means
Jesus speaks here about dealing with a brother's sin and agreeing in prayer. Read Matthew 18:15–20 for the setting of the promise about his presence.
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A short prayer
Lord, wherever two or three of us gather, be there in the midst.
Read in context — Matthew 18
18Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19Again 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.
20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
21Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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