Matthew 18:6

And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones, who believe in me, to stumble, it were better for him that a millstone was hung at his neck, and that he was sunk in the depth of the sea.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 one such little child in my name, receiveth me.

7Wo to the world because of offences! for there is a necessity that offences come: nevertheless, wo to that man by whom the offence cometh!

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones perish.

Luke 17:1THEN he said to his disciples, It is impossible that offences should not come; but wo to him through whom they come!

Romans 14:13Let us therefore no more judge one another; but judge this rather, that no one put a stumbling-block or offence before his brother.

Romans 15:1WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify 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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