Matthew 18:20 is often misinterpreted to be talking about prayer… encouraging group prayer as more powerful, more special than private prayer. Matthew 18:20, however is about church discipline and how to conduct that discipline in as redemptive a way as possible. In Part Two, I zero in on the immediate paragraph containing the Two or More Gathered promise.


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By Andrew Sargent
Andrew Sargent

I am a Biblical Theologian with a PhD in Theology (OT Concentration) ('10) and am the founder of Biblical Literacy Ministries ('98). I am also assistant Pastor at Sacred Fire Church in Belleview Florida, having moved from Boston to Florida in August of 2021. I have been married to the same delightful woman since 1988, so going on 38 years. We have four grown Children and at present, 3 grandchildren... please pray for more.