Matthew 18:6
But whoever will have led astray one of these little ones, who trust in me, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck, and to be submerged in the depths of the sea.
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In Context
5And whoever shall accept one such little child in my name, accepts me.
Cross References
Psalms 105:15And he granted to them their request, and he sent abundance into their souls.
Zechariah 13:7Awake, O spear, against my shepherd and against the man that clings to me, says the Lord of hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. And I will turn my hand to the little ones.
Matthew 18:14Even so, it is not the will before your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost.
Luke 17:1And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come!
Romans 14:13Therefore, we should no longer judge one another. Instead, judge this to a greater extent: that you should not place an obstacle before your brother, nor lead him astray.
Romans 15:1But we who are stronger must bear with the feebleness of the weak, and not so as 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 →