Matthew 18:14

So, too, it is the will of my Father who is in heaven that not one of these little ones should 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 they succeed in finding it, I tell you that they rejoice more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine which did not stray.

15“If your brother or sister does wrong, go to them and convince them of their fault when you are both alone. If they listen to you, you have won them over.

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Cross References

Zechariah 13:7Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands near to me, says the Lord of hosts. I will strike the shepherd so that the sheep may be scattered, I will turn my hand against the little ones.

Matthew 6:9You, therefore, should pray like this – ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, may your name be held holy,

Luke 12:32So do not be afraid, my little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.

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

John 21:15When breakfast was over, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the others?” “Yes, Master,” he answered, “you know that I am your friend.” “Feed my lambs,” said Jesus.

1 Corinthians 8:11And so, through this knowledge of yours, the weak person is ruined – someone for whose sake 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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