Matthew 18:6

New Century Version

If one of these little children believes in me, and someone causes that child to sin, it would be better for that person to have a large stone tied around the neck and be drowned in the sea.

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

He said, “Don’t touch my chosen people, and don’t harm my prophets.”

Zechariah 13:7

“Sword, hit the shepherd. Attack the man who is my friend,” says the Lord All-Powerful. “Kill the shepherd, and the sheep will scatter, and I will punish the little ones.”

Zechariah 2:8

This is what the Lord All-Powerful says: “After he has honored me and sent me against the nations who took your possessions—because whoever touches you hurts what is precious to me—

Matthew 17:27

But we don’t want to upset these tax collectors. So go to the lake and fish. After you catch the first fish, open its mouth and you will find a coin. Take that coin and give it to the tax collectors for you and me.”

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful. Don’t think these little children are worth nothing. I tell you that they have angels in heaven who are always with my Father in heaven. [

Matthew 18:14

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

Matthew 18:5

“Whoever accepts a child in my name accepts me.

Mark 9:42

“If one of these little children believes in me, and someone causes that child to sin, it would be better for that person to have a large stone tied around his neck and be drowned in the sea.

Acts 9:5

Saul said, “Who are you, Lord?” The voice answered, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

Romans 14:21

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that will cause your brother or sister to sin.