The seriousness of this step indicates that the “sin ” was not a small disagreement. Rather, it was (1) a sin that could be settled between the individuals concerned but it was also (2) a sin serious enough to merit disfellowshipping if not settled.
Исус рекол дека, ако престапникот не сака да се покае откако зборувал со својот брат, со сведоците и со старешините, со него треба да се постапува како со незнабожец и даночник.