Matthew 18:15-20

Treatment of an erring brother (peculiar to St. Matthew). The connexion with what precedes is as follows: 'Despise not one of the “little ones” (Matthew 18:10); if, however, one “offends against thee,” then proceed thus.' The subject changes from that of doing injury to the 'little ones,' against which Jesus has been warning (Matthew 18:10), to that of suffering injury, in view of which He prescribes the proper method of brotherly visitation. A 'little one' is now defined as a Christian brother in general. Previously he was not only a Christian, but a humble Christian.