Matthew 18:14

Likewise it is not a desire, in the view of your Father in heaven, that one of these little ones should be wasted.

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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, assuredly I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

15“Now if your brother sins against you, go, confront him between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have won your brother.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Therefore, you pray like this: ‘Our Father who is in the heavens, let Your name be reverenced;

Luke 12:32“Do not fear, little flock, because it pleased the Father 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 had eaten breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?” He says to Him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I'm fond of you.” He says to him, “Feed my lambs.”

1 Corinthians 8:11And so the weak brother, for whom Christ died, will be wasted because of 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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