Parallel Verses
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:
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.
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 thine eye occasions thee to relapse, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two to be cast into hell-fire. 10 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: 11 from whence the son of man is come, in order to save those that were lost.
Phrases
Cross References
Luke 1:19
the angel replied, I am Gabriel, who attend in the presence of God, and am sent to communicate to you this agreeable message.
Hebrews 1:14
are not all those spirits dispatch'd as ministers to take care of those who shall belong to the christian church.
Luke 16:22
at length the beggar died: and was conveyed by the angels to Abraham's bower. the rich man died too, and was buried.
Acts 12:15
are you mad? said they. but she persisting that it was even so, they reply'd, it is then his angel.
Matthew 1:20
but while he was revolving this in his mind, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, Joseph, the off-spring of David, don't make any difficulty of taking Mary for thy wife: for her pregnancy is from the holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:13
When they were gone, an angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, take the infant and his mother, flee into Egypt, and don't stir thence till I order you, for Herod will endeavour to have the child destroy'd. Joseph therefore arose,
Matthew 2:19
But after the death of Herod, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
Matthew 12:20
a bruised reed shall he not break, and smoaking flax shall he not quench, till he hath made justice victorious.
Matthew 18:6
But whoever shall occasion such an humble believer to fall off from the faith, it were better for him that a mill-stone were hang'd about his neck, and that he were plung'd to the bottom of the sea.
Matthew 18:14
in like manner your heavenly father would not that any person of such humility should be lost.
Matthew 24:31
and he shall send his messengers, who with the shrill sound of a trumpet, shall gather together his select from the four winds, from one end of the heaven to the other.
Luke 10:16
he that adheres to you, adheres to me; he that rejects you, rejects me: and he that rejects me, rejecteth him that sent me.
Acts 5:19
but an angel of the Lord opened the prison-doors by night, and having brought them out, said to them,
Acts 10:3
one day about the ninth hour, he clearly saw in a vision an angel of God, who addrest himself to him, and said, Cornelius!
Acts 12:7-11
the Lord suddenly appear'd and fill'd the room with light, and touching Peter on the side, awak'd him, saying, rise, be quick. and immediately his chains fell from his hands.
Acts 12:23
but at the instant an angel of the Lord smote him, because he did not glorify God: so that he became a prey to worms and died. In the mean time, the
Acts 27:23
for an angel of that God, whose minister I am, and whom I serve, this night appear'd to me, and said, Paul, be not afraid:
Romans 14:1-3
A weak convert receive as a friend without regard to any difference of opinion.
Romans 14:10
why then dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou think contemptibly of thy brother? since we shall all of us be brought before the judgment-seat of Christ.
Romans 14:13-15
let us not judge one another any more: but rather come to this determination, not to put a stumbling-block, or any thing in a brother's way, that may make him fall.
Romans 14:21
it is better to abstain from flesh, and wine, and every thing whereby your brother is in danger of falling off.
Romans 15:1
I add, we that are better inform'd ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not study our own pleasure.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
meat does not recommend us to God: if we eat, we are not the better men; if we don't eat, we are not the worse.
1 Corinthians 9:22
to the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men.
1 Corinthians 11:22
what, have you no houses to eat and drink in? or have ye a contempt for the church of God, or is it to insult those who are in want? what shall I say to you? shall I commend such behaviour? I do not approve of it.
1 Corinthians 16:11
let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him safe, that he may come to me: for I and the brethren expect him.
2 Corinthians 10:1
I who am a person of a mean presence, when among you, but exert myself upon your account, when absent; I Paul intreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, not to let me exert that authority,
2 Corinthians 10:10
(for 'tis objected that my letters are weighty and powerful, but my bodily presence weak, and my preaching
Galatians 4:13-14
It is not you that have done me any injury: tho' you knew through what infirmity of the flesh I heretofore preached the gospel to you,
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
he therefore that violates these precepts, does not despise man, but God, who has endued me with his holy spirit.
1 Timothy 4:12
don't give occasion to any to despise your youth: but be a pattern to believers in your discourse, in your behaviour, by your charity, faith and chastity.
Revelation 8:2
Then I saw the seven angels who attend in the presence of God; and to them were given seven trumpets.