Matthew 18:6

The English Standar Version

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,[1] it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

saying, "Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!"

Zechariah 13:7

"Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands next to me," declares the LORD of hosts."Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.

Zechariah 2:8

For thus said the LORD of hosts, after his glory sent me[2] to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye:

Matthew 17:27

However, not to give offense to 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 shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."

Matthew 18:10

"See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.[4]

Matthew 18:14

So it is not the will of my[5] Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

Matthew 18:5

"Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me,

Mark 9:42

"Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin,[7] it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

Acts 9:5

And he said, "Who are you, Lord?" And he said, "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.[3]