Matthew 18:17

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“If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.” – Matthew 18:17

Did Jesus really use the word “Church” in this context before He had officially established He’s Church on St Peter?

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The footnote from my Ignatius Catholic Study Bible says this verse pertains to a local congregation of Christians, while Mt 16:18 refers to the universal Church.
 
Hi Augustine,

The original meaning of the Greek word ekklesia is a gathering or assembly. Here it is better translated as “community”, which is the translation I find in my Bible de Jérusalem.

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Hi Augustine,

The original meaning of the Greek word ekklesia is a gathering or assembly. Here it is better translated as “community”, which is the translation I find in my Bible de Jérusalem.

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Yes, but Matthew 18:17 does come after Matthew 16:18 and the same word “ekklesia” is used in Matthew 16:18 (the church being built upon Peter) and 18:17. Church is just an english translation for this assembly - which scripture tells us would be led by Peter and the apostles and it is this “church” “ekklesia” which will stand for all time.

Blessings,

Brian
 
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