He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that give suck.
Matthew 18:14 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Just so it is not the will of My Father Who is in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost and perish. American Standard Version (1901) Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Common English Bible In the same way, my Father who is in heaven doesn’t want to lose one of these little ones. Catholic Public Domain Version Even so, it is not the will before your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Even so it is not the will of your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. |
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that give suck.
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered; and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.
And if thy brother sin against thee, go, shew him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Even so let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
While I was with them, I kept them in thy name which thou hast given me: and I guarded them, and not one of them perished, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
So when they had broken their fast, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
and make straight paths for your feet, that that which is lame be not turned out of the way, but rather be healed.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.