Matthew 18:6

The Scriptures 1998

“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it is better for him that a millstone be hung around his neck, and that he be drowned in the depth of the sea.

Cross References

Psalm 105:15

Saying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no evil.”

Zechariah 13:7

“O sword, awake against My Shepherd, against the Man who is My Companion,” declares יהוה  of hosts. “Smite the Shepherd, and let the sheep be scattered. But I shall turn My hand upon the little ones.

Zechariah 2:8

For thus said יהוה  of hosts (for the sake of esteem He sent me to the gentiles which plunder you): “For he who touches you touches the apple of My eye.

Matthew 17:27

“But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you shall find a piece of money. Take that and give it to them for Me and you.”

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in the heavens their messengers always see the face of My Father who is in the heavens.

Matthew 18:14

“Thus it is not the desire of your Father who is in the heavens that one of these little ones should be lost.

Matthew 18:5

“And whoever receives one little child like this in My Name receives Me.

Mark 9:42

“And whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it is better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.

Acts 9:5

And he said, “Who are You, Master?” And the Master said, “I am יהושע, whom you persecute. It is hard for you to kick against the prods.”

Romans 14:21

It is good not to eat meat or drink wine, nor to do whatever by which your brother stumbles.