Matthew 18:14

So, it is not a purpose before your Father in the heavens, that one of these little ones should perish.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

In Context

13And if he happens to find it, truly I say to you, that he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray.

15But if thy brother should sin against thee, go and reprove him between thee and him alone. If he should hear thee, thou have gained thy brother.

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Cross References

Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is my companion, says LORD of hosts. Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. And I will turn my hand upon the little ones.

Matthew 6:9Pray ye therefore this way: Our Father in the heavens, hallowed be thy name.

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock, because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 10:27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

John 21:15So when they ate breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonah, do thou love me more than these things? He says to him, Yea, Lord. Thou know that I love thee. He says to him, Feed my lambs.

1 Corinthians 8:11And by thy knowledge the brother, being weak, will be ruined, for whom Christ died.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:8-15

Cautions against Offences. 7 Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! 8 Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire. 9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than… Read the whole commentary →

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