Matthew 18:6

But whoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to offend, it were better for him that an upper millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were plunged in the depth of the sea.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 shall receive one such little child, in my name, receives me.

7Woe to the world, for causes of offense! For it must needs be that causes of offense come; but woe to that man, through whom the cause of offense comes!

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.

Luke 17:1AND he said to his disciples: It is impossible that causes of offense should not come; but woe to him through whom they come!

Romans 14:13Let us therefore no longer judge one another; but judge this rather, not to put a stumbling-block, or an occasion to fall, in a brother's way.

Romans 15:1NOW we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, 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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