Matthew 18:14

In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Berean Standard Bible

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 finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

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Cross References

Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

Matthew 6:9So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

John 10:27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

1 Corinthians 8:11So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.

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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