Matthew 18:6

But whoever shall cause one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him that a great millstone be hung around his neck, and that he be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Revised King James 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 whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me.

7Woe to the world because of temptations! for it must be that temptations come; but woe to that man by whom the temptation comes!

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14In the same way, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Luke 17:1Then he said to the disciples, It is certain that stumbling blocks will come: but woe to him through whom they come!

Romans 14:13Therefore, let us not judge one another any more: but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or an obstacle in a brother's way.

Romans 15:1We then who are strong ought to bear with 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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