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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
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.
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 causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life with one eye than with two eyes to be thrown into the hell of fire.
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Phrases
Cross References
Luke 1:19
And the angel answered him, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I was sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORDencamps around those who fear him, and delivers them.
Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Esther 1:14
the men next to him being Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven princes of Persia and Media, who saw the king's face, and sat first in the kingdom):
Luke 16:22
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried,
Acts 12:15
They said to her, "You are out of your mind." But she kept insisting that it was so, and they kept saying, "It is his angel!"
Genesis 32:1-2
Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
2 Samuel 14:28
So Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem, without coming into the king's presence.
1 Kings 22:19
And Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing beside him on his right hand and on his left;
2 Kings 6:16-17
He said, "Do not be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them."
Psalm 15:4
in whose eyes a vile person is despised, but who honors those who fear the LORD; who swears to his own hurt and does not change;
Psalm 17:15
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness; when I awake, I shall be satisfied with your likeness.
Zechariah 4:10
For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. "These seven are the eyes of the LORD, which range through the whole earth."
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.
Matthew 1:20
But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:13
Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, "Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him."
Matthew 2:19
But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 12:20
a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench, until he brings justice to victory;
Matthew 18:6
but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, 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.
Matthew 18:14
So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 24:31
And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
Luke 10:16
"The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me."
Acts 5:19
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
Acts 10:3
About the ninth hour of the dayhe saw clearly in a vision an angel of God come in and say to him, "Cornelius."
Acts 12:7-11
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
Acts 12:23
Immediately an angel of the Lord struck him down, because he did not give God the glory, and he was eaten by worms and breathed his last.
Acts 27:23
For this very night there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship,
Romans 14:1-3
As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.
Romans 14:10
Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God;
Romans 14:13-15
Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
Romans 14:21
It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.
Romans 15:1
We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
Food will not commend us to God. We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 11:22
What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I commend you in this? No, I will not.
1 Corinthians 16:11
So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
2 Corinthians 10:1
I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ--I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!--
2 Corinthians 10:10
For they say, "His letters are weighty and strong, but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech of no account."
Galatians 4:13-14
You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first,
Galatians 6:1
Brothers,if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Revelation 8:2
Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.