Matthew 18:6

But whosoever may offend one of these little ones, who believe in me, it is good for him that a millstone may be hanged to his neck, and he may be drowned in the depth of the sea.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

In Context

5and whosoever shall receive such little child in my name, receives me.

7Woe unto the world on account of offensives, for it is necessary that offensives come; but woe unto that man through whom the offense comes!

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14So it is not the will of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish.

Luke 17:1And He spoke to His disciples, It is impossible for offenses not to come: but woe unto him, through whom they come;

Romans 14:13Then let us no longer judge one another: but rather judge this, not to place before a brother an offence for a stumblingblock.

Romans 15:1But we who are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and 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 →

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