Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 18:20

"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." — Matthew 18:20 (ASV)

The presence of Jesus is the fixed center of the assembly, the warrant for its coming together, and the power with which it acts. The Church, however small, is gathered in His name. Jesus is there first: I am in the midst of them. We are gathered together by the holy impulses of Christian brotherhood, and our meeting is in the name of Jesus. Therefore, He is there—near not only to the leader or the minister, but in the midst, and thus near to each worshipper.

We meet to do Him honor, to hear His Word, to stir each other up to obey His will, and He is there to aid us. However small the number, we make a quorum, and what is done according to the laws of Christ is done with His authority. Therefore, there is great power in united prayer from such persons. It is Jesus pleading in His saints. This should prevent Christians from giving or taking offense, for if Jesus is in our midst, our peace must not be broken by strife.