Matthew 18:14

So it is not the will of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 it maybe that he finds it, truly I say unto you, that he rejoiceth more over it than over the ninety and nine that went not astray.

15But if thy brother may sin, go, and convict him between thee and him alone: if he may hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother:

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Cross References

Matthew 6:9Therefore pray ye after this manner: Our Father who art in the heavens, let thy name be hallowed:

Luke 12:32Fear not, little flock; because your Father is well pleased to give you the kingdom.

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

John 21:15Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.

1 Corinthians 8:11For the weak one is destroyed by your knowledge, the brother 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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