Matthew 18:6

Holman Christian Standard Bible

“But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me — it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea!

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

“Do not touch My anointed ones, or harm My prophets.”

Zechariah 13:7

Sword, awake against My shepherd, against the man who is My associate — this is the declaration of the Lord of Hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will also turn My hand against the little ones.

Zechariah 2:8

For the Lord of Hosts says this: “He has sent Me for His glory against the nations who are plundering you, for anyone who touches you touches the pupil of His eye.

Matthew 17:27

“But, so we won’t offend them, go to the sea, cast in a fishhook, and take the first fish that you catch. When you open its mouth you’ll find a coin. Take it and give it to them for Me and you.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you don’t look down on one of these little ones, because I tell you that in heaven their angels continually view the face of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:14

In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever welcomes one child like this in My name welcomes Me.

Mark 9:42

“But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me — it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Acts 9:5

“Who are You, Lord? ” he said. “I am Jesus, the One you are persecuting,” He replied.

Romans 14:21

It is a noble thing not to eat meat, or drink wine, or do anything that makes your brother stumble.