Discourse on Community Life
Jesus teaches about causing little ones to sin, the parable of the lost sheep, confronting a sinful brother, and the parable of the unforgiving servant (Matthew 18:21-35).
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Matthew presents the fullest community discourse (chapter 18), including church discipline procedures and the unforgiving servant parable, material found only in his Gospel. Mark and Luke preserve only the dispute about the unknown exorcist casting out demons in Jesus's name. Mark adds several vivid sayings about salt and fire.
Extended discourse on community life: stumbling blocks, church discipline, binding and loosing, and the parable of the unforgiving servant.
Focuses on the unknown exorcist and sayings about salt, fire, and cutting off offending members.
Brief parallel limited to the exorcist dispute: "Whoever is not against you is for you."
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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