Mark 9:42

New English Translation

“If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone tied around his neck and to be thrown into the sea.

Cross References

Matthew 17:27

But so that we don’t offend them, go to the lake and throw out a hook. Take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth, you will find a four drachma coin. Take that and give it to them for me and you.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not disdain one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

Matthew 18:6

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

Acts 9:4

He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Romans 14:13

Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.

Romans 15:21

but as it is written: “Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.”

Romans 16:17

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create dissensions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned. Avoid them!

2 Corinthians 6:3

We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

Philippians 1:10

so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

1 Timothy 5:14

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

2 Peter 2:2

And many will follow their debauched lifestyles. Because of these false teachers, the way of truth will be slandered.