Matthew 18:6

but whoever ensnares one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

In Context

5And whoever receives one such little child on my account, receives me;

7Alas for the world because of snares! for it is necessary that snares come: but alas for that man by whom the snare comes!

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost.

Luke 17:1Then he said to his disciples: It is impossible that causes of offense should not come; but alas for him by whom they come!

Romans 14:13Let us, therefore, no longer judge one another: but rather decide to put no stumbling-block or snare in your brother’s way.

Romans 15:1But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:2-7

The Importance of Humility. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name… Read the whole commentary →

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