He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.
Matthew 18:14 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones perish. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Just so it is not the will of My Father Who is in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost and perish. American Standard Version (1901) Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. Common English Bible In the same way, my Father who is in heaven doesn’t want to lose one of these little ones. Catholic Public Domain Version Even so, it is not the will before your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Even so it is not the will of your Father, who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. |
He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing.
Sword, awake against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate – this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies. Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.
And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices over that sheep more than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.
‘If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won your brother.
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.
For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
‘Therefore, you should pray like this: Our Father in heaven, your name be honoured as holy.
Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.
While I was with them, I was protecting them by your name that you have given me. I guarded them and not one of them is lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture may be fulfilled.
When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? ’ ‘Yes, Lord,’ he said to him, ‘you know that I love you.’ ‘Feed my lambs,’ he told him.
This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but healed instead.
The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.