17. But if they still won’t pay attention, report it to the church. If they won’t pay attention even to the church, treat them as you would a Gentile and tax collector.
18. I assure you that whatever you fasten on earth will be fastened in heaven. And whatever you loosen on earth will be loosened in heaven.
19. Again I assure you that if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, then my Father who is in heaven will do it for you.
20. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I’m there with them."
21. Then Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, how many times should I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Should I forgive as many as seven times?"