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Bible verse
Matthew 18:20
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
What it means
Jesus promises that even the smallest gathering in His name carries His presence. You do not need a crowd or a grand building for Him to be near; two or three hearts turned toward Him are enough. This is a gift for the discouraged and the few, a reminder that Christ is not distant but present wherever His people seek Him together. In prayer, in agreement, in quiet fellowship, He stands among us. Our togetherness matters because He Himself fills the room.
Matthew 18:20 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 18:20 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 18 |
| Topic | worship |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- 1 Corinthians 5:4
- Revelation 21:3
- Matthew 28:20
- Zechariah 2:5
- John 20:26
- John 20:19
- Revelation 2:1
- Exodus 20:24
- Genesis 49:10
- Revelation 1:11-13
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 18:20?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 18. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 18:20?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Corinthians 5:4, Revelation 21:3, Matthew 28:20, Zechariah 2:5. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 18:20?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of Matthew 18:20 more than we can. We bring you Matthew 18:20, worship. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Matthew 18 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 18:20 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
