Luke 17:2

Modern English Version

It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than to offend one of these little ones.

Cross References

Mark 9:42

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Matthew 18:14

So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

1 Corinthians 9:22

To the weak, I became as weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

Matthew 26:24

The Son of Man goes as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born.”

1 Corinthians 9:15

But I have used none of these rights, nor have I written these things that it should be so done to me. For it would be better for me to die than allow anyone to make my boasting void.

John 21:15

So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.”

Zechariah 13:7

“Awake, O sword, against My shepherd and the man of My association,” says the Lord of Hosts. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will scatter. I will turn My hand against the small ones.

Isaiah 40:11

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Matthew 17:27

However, lest we offend them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. And when you open its mouth, you will find a coin. Take it and give it to them for you and Me.”