Matthew 18:6
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believes in me to sin, it would be better for him that a great millstone should be hung about his neck, and that he should be sunk into the depths of the sea.
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5Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name receives me.
Cross References
Psalms 105:15He said, “Do not touch my anointed ones, 1 and do not harm my prophets.” 1
Zechariah 13:7“Sword! Rouse yourself against my shepherd, 1 the man who stands close to me— 1 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. 1 Strike the shepherd, 1 and the flock will scatter! 1 For I will turn my hand against the lowly ones. 1
Matthew 18:14In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Luke 17:1Jesus said to his disciples, “It is certain there will be things that can cause us to sin, but woe to that person through whom they come!
Romans 14:13Therefore, let us no longer judge one another, but instead decide this, that no one will place a stumbling block or a snare for his brother.
Romans 15:1Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the weak, and ought not to please ourselves.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:2-7
The Importance of Humility. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name… Read the whole commentary →