Matthew 18:14

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

in the same way your Father in heaven does not want any of these little children to be lost.

Cross References

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. He doesn’t want anyone to be lost. He wants everyone to change their ways and stop sinning.

John 17:12

While I was with them, I kept them safe by the power of your name—the name you gave me. I protected them. And only one of them was lost—the one who was sure to be lost. This was to show the truth of what the Scriptures said would happen.

Zechariah 13:7

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Sword, wake up and strike the shepherd, my friend! Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will run away. And I will punish those little ones.

Isaiah 40:11

Like a good shepherd, he takes care of his people. He gathers them like lambs in his arms. He holds them close, while their mothers walk beside him.

John 21:15

When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these other men love me?” Peter answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Then Jesus said to him, “Take care of my lambs.”

Hebrews 12:13

Live in the right way so that you will be saved and your weakness will not cause you to be lost.

2 Timothy 2:10

So I patiently accept all these troubles. I do this to help the people God has chosen so that they can have the salvation that is in Christ Jesus. With this salvation comes glory that never ends.

Luke 12:32

“Don’t fear, little flock. Your Father wants to share his kingdom with you.

Matthew 6:32

That’s what those people who don’t know God are always thinking about. Don’t worry, because your Father in heaven knows that you need all these things.

Matthew 6:9

So this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, we pray that your name will always be kept holy.

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:13

And if he finds the lost sheep, he is happier about that one sheep than about the 99 sheep that were never lost. I can assure you,

Matthew 18:15

“If your brother or sister in God’s family does something wrong, go and tell them what they did wrong. Do this when you are alone with them. If they listen to you, then you have helped them to be your brother or sister again.