Matthew 18:6

New American Bible - revised edition

“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a great millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

“Do not touch my anointed ones, to my prophets do no harm.”

Zechariah 13:7

Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the one who is my associate —oracle of the Lord of hosts. Strike the shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.

Zechariah 2:8

and he said to the latter, “Run, speak to that official: Jerusalem will be unwalled, because of the abundance of people and beasts in its midst.

Matthew 17:27

But that we may not offend them, go to the sea, drop in a hook, and take the first fish that comes up. Open its mouth and you will find a coin worth twice the temple tax. Give that to them for me and for you.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father. [

Matthew 18:14

In just the same way, it is not the will of your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost. A Brother Who Sins.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. Temptations to Sin.

Mark 9:42

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

Acts 9:5

He said, “Who are you, sir?” The reply came, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Romans 14:21

it is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.