Matthew 18:11

for the Son of man came from thence to save that which was lost.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

In Context

10See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:

12What think ye? if any man had an hundred sheep, and one of them should go astray, would he not leave the ninety and nine, and go upon the hills, and seek that which is gone astray?

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Cross References

Matthew 10:6but go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Luke 9:56for the Son of man came not to destroy mens lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

Luke 15:32But it was fit we should be merry and rejoice; for this thy brother was dead, and is come to life again, was lost and is found.

John 3:17for God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved by Him.

John 12:47And if any one hear my words and believe not, I do not condemn him: for I am not now come to condemn the world, but to save the world.

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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