Mark 9:42

The Passion Translation

But if anyone abuses one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him to have a heavy boulder tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than to face the punishment he deserves!

Cross References

Matthew 17:27

But so that we don’t offend them, go to the lake and throw out your hook, and the first fish that rises up will have a coin in its mouth. It will be the exact amount you need to pay the temple tax for both of us.”

Matthew 18:10

“Be careful that you not corrupt one of these little ones. For I can assure you that in heaven each of their guardian angels always sees the face of my heavenly Father.”

Matthew 18:6

But if anyone abuses one of these little ones who believes in me, it would be better for him to have a heavy boulder tied around his neck and be hurled into the deepest sea than to face the punishment he deserves!

Acts 9:4

Falling to the ground, he heard a booming voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?”

Romans 14:13

So stop being critical and condemning of other believers, but instead determine to never deliberately cause a brother or sister to stumble and fall because of your actions.

Romans 15:21

As the Scriptures say: Those who know nothing about him will clearly see him, and those who have not heard will understand.

Romans 16:17

And now, dear brothers and sisters, I’d like to give one final word of caution: Watch out for those who cause divisions and offenses among you. When they antagonize you by speaking of things that are contrary to the teachings that you’ve received, don’t be caught in their snare!

2 Corinthians 6:3

We will not place obstacles in anyone’s way that hinder them from coming to salvation so that our ministry will not be discredited.

Philippians 1:10

This will enable you to choose the most excellent way of all —becoming pure and without offense until the unveiling of Christ.

1 Timothy 5:14

For this reason, teach the younger women to remarry and bear children and care for their household. This will keep them from giving our adversary a reason to gloat.

2 Peter 2:2

Many will follow immoral lifestyles. Because of these corrupt false teachers, the way of truth will be slandered.