Matthew 18:6

but whosoever shall lay a stumbling-block in the way of one of these little ones, who believe in me, it were better for him that a milstone were hung on his neck, and that he were thrown into the sea.

1770 John Worsley 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 whoever shall receive one such little child for my sake, receiveth me:

7Wo will be to the world from such offenses; for it is of necessity that offenses come: but wo to that man by whom the offense cometh.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:14Even so it is not the will of your heavenly Father, that any one of these little ones should be lost.

Luke 17:1Then said He to the disciples, It is impossible that offences should not come: but wo to him by whom they come.

Romans 14:13Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, not to lay a stumbling-block or scandal before a brother.

Romans 15:1Now we that 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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