Matthew
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
Matthew 18:20
Matthew 18:20 (KJV) speaks to God's presence, community, and church — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”
Genesis 16:13“Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.”
Psalms 139:3“And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.”
Revelation 21:3“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Common questions
What does Matthew 18:20 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 18:20 reads: "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." The verse speaks to God's presence, community, and church. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 18:20 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." is Matthew 18:20 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 18:20?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 18:20 include Psalms 23:4, Genesis 16:13, and Psalms 139:3. Reading them alongside Matthew 18:20 deepens the theme of God's presence.
How can I pray with Matthew 18:20?
Read Matthew 18:20 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.