Matthew 18:14

In the same way my heavenly Father does not want any of these little ones to be lost.

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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 finds it, I tell you he really rejoices over that sheep more than the ninety-nine that didn't wander away.

15If a brother sins against you, go and point out the wrong to him, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you've won your brother over.

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Cross References

Zechariah 13:7Wake up, my sword! Attack my shepherd, the man who stands beside me! declares the Lord. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered, and I will raise my hand against the lambs.

Matthew 6:9So pray like this: Our heavenly Father, may your name be honored.

Luke 12:32Don't be afraid, little flock, for your Father is happy to give you the kingdom.

John 10:27My sheep recognize my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

John 21:15After breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he replied, “you know I love you.” “Take care of my lambs,” Jesus told him.

1 Corinthians 8:11By your “better knowledge” the weaker believer is destroyed, a believer for whom Christ died.

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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