Luke 17:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

would be better off thrown into the ocean with a heavy stone tied around their neck.

Cross References

Mark 9:42

It will be terrible for people who cause even one of my little followers to sin. Those people would be better off thrown into the ocean with a heavy stone tied around their necks.

Matthew 18:14

That's how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn't want any of these little ones to be lost.

Matthew 18:10

Don't be cruel to any of these little ones! I promise you their angels are always with my Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 9:22

When I am with people whose faith is weak, I live as they do to win them. I do everything I can to win everyone I possibly can.

Matthew 26:24

The Son of Man will die, as the Scriptures say. But it's going to be terrible for the one who betrays me! That man would be better off if he had never been born.”

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have never used these privileges of mine, and I am not writing this because I want to start now. I would rather die than have someone rob me of the right to take pride in this.

John 21:15

When Jesus and his disciples had finished eating, he asked, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than the others do?” Simon Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know I do!” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus said.

Zechariah 13:7

The Lord All-Powerful said: My sword, wake up! Attack my shepherd and friend. Strike down the shepherd! Scatter the little sheep, and I will destroy them.

Isaiah 40:11

The Lord cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep.

Matthew 17:27

But we don't want to cause trouble. So go cast a line into the lake and pull out the first fish you hook. Open its mouth, and you will find a coin. Use it to pay your taxes and mine.”