Matthew 18:14

In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

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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, truly I say to you, he rejoices more over it than over the ninety-nine that have not gone astray.

15“If yoʋr brother sins against yoʋ, go show him his fault between yoʋ and him alone. If he listens to yoʋ, yoʋ have gained yoʋr brother.

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Pray then like this: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be yoʋr name.

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

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

John 21:15When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do yoʋ love me more than these?” Peter said to him, “Yes, Lord, yoʋ know that I care for yoʋ.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.”

1 Corinthians 8:11Should the weak brother, for whose sake Christ died, perish because of yoʋr 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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