Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, That their angels in heaven do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, because I tell you, their angels in heaven always have access to my Father in heaven.
A Conservative Version
See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.
American Standard Version
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Make sure you do not look down on any one of these little ones [i.e., humble followers of Christ]. For I tell you, their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. {[{[Some ancient manuscripts include verse
Bible in Basic English
Let it not seem to you that one of these little ones is of no value; for I say to you that in heaven their angels see at all times the face of my Father in heaven.
Common New Testament
"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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
take care not to despise one of such an humble disposition: for I tell you, that in heaven their angels are continually attending the presence of my father who is in heaven:
Darby Translation
See that ye do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you that their angels in the heavens continually behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
Godbey New Testament
See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that their angels in heaven do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Beware of feeling scornful of one single little child, for I tell you that in heaven their angels have continual access to my Father in heaven.
John Wesley New Testament
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that in heaven their angels continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, That their messengers in the heavens always behold the face of my Father which is in the heavens.
King James 2000
Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that their angels in heaven constantly see the face of my Father [who is] in heaven.
Modern King James verseion
Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that in Heaven their angels always behold the face of My Father in Heaven.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
See that ye despise not one of these little ones. For I say unto you, that in heaven their angels always behold the face of my father, which is in heaven.
Moffatt New Testament
See that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you, their angels in heaven always look on the face of my Father in heaven.
Montgomery New Testament
"See to it that you never despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father in heaven.
NET Bible
"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.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you that their angels always behold the face of my Father in heaven.
The Emphasized Bible
Beware! do not despise one of these little ones; For I say unto you - that, their messengers in the heavens, do, continually, behold the face of my Father in the heavens.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
See that ye despise not one of these little ones, for I say unto you, That their angels in heaven continually behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Beware of despising one of these lowly ones, for in Heaven, I tell you, their angels always see the face of my Father who is in Heaven.
Webster
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
"Beware of ever despising one of these little ones, for I tell you that in Heaven their angels have continual access to my Father who is in Heaven.
Williams New Testament
"Be careful not to look with scorn on a single one of these little children, for I tell you that in heaven their angels have uninterrupted access to my Father in heaven.
World English Bible
See that you don't 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.
Worrell New Testament
"See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, that their angels in Heaven do always behold the face of My Father Who is in Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:
Youngs Literal Translation
Beware! -- ye may not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their messengers in the heavens do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens,
Themes
Children » Promises and assurances to
Christ and children » Warned against despising
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Warned against despising
Contempt » Forbidden towards » Christ's little ones
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 18:10
Questions on Matthew 18:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Parable Of The Lost Sheep
9 And if your eye ensnares you, pull it out, and throw it from you. It is better to enter into life with one eye, than, having two eyes, to be thrown into hell-fire. 10 Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, That their angels in heaven do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven. 11 For the Son of man has come to save that which is lost.
Phrases
Cross References
Luke 1:19
And the angel answered and said to him: I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and I am sent to speak to you, and to announce to you this good news.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister to those who shall inherit salvation?
Luke 16:22
And it came to pass, that the poor man died, and was carried by angels to Abra ham's bosom. The rich man also died, and was buried;
Acts 12:15
And they said to her: You are mad. But she confidently affirmed that it was even so. Then said hey: It is his angel.
Matthew 1:20
But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take home Mary your wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:13
When they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying: Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I bring you word; for Herod is about to seek for the young child, to destroy him.
Matthew 2:19
But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoking wick he shall not extinguish, till he shall send forth his law for conquest.
Matthew 18:6
but whoever ensnares one of these little ones that believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 18:14
Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should be lost.
Matthew 24:31
And he will send his angels with a trumpet of great voice, and they shall gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
Luke 10:16
He that hears you, hears me; and he that rejects you, rejects me; and he that rejects me, rejects him that sent me.
Acts 5:19
But an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison by night, and brought them out, and said:
Acts 10:3
He distinctly saw, in a vision, about the ninth hour of the day, an angel of God coming in to him, and saying to him, Cornelius.
Acts 12:7-11
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison. And he gently struck Peter on the side, and awoke him, saying: Arise quickly; and his chains fell from his hands.
Acts 12:23
And immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not give God the glory. And having been eaten by worms, he expired.
Acts 27:23
For there stood by me this night an angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Romans 14:1-3
Him that is weak in the faith, receive kindly, but not to judge his reasonings.
Romans 14:10
But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you despise your brother? For we all shall stand before the judgment-seat of the Christ.
Romans 14:13-15
Let us, therefore, no longer judge one another: but rather decide to put no stumbling-block or snare in your brother's way.
Romans 14:21
It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do any thing by which your brother stumbles, or is ensnared, or is made weak.
Romans 15:1
But we that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of those who are not strong, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
But meat commends us not to God; for, neither if we eat are we better, nor, if we eat not, are we worse.
1 Corinthians 9:22
to the weak I became like one who was weak, that I might gain the weak: I have become all things to all men, that I may, by all means, save some.
1 Corinthians 11:22
What, have you not houses in which to eat and drink? or do you despise the church of God, and put those to shame who have nothing to eat? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
1 Corinthians 16:11
Therefore, let no one despise him; but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brethren.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, the same Paul, who, when present among you, am timid, but when absent, am bold toward you, entreat you, by the mildness and gentleness of Christ;
2 Corinthians 10:10
For his letters, says one, are weighty and powerful, but his bodily presence is weak, and his style of speech contemptible.
Galatians 4:13-14
You know that through weakness of the flesh I preached the gospel to you at the first:
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore, he that despises, despises not man, but God, who has given us his Holy Spirit.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth; but be an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in spirit, in faithfulness, in purity.
Revelation 8:2
And I saw the seven angels that stood before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.