Parallel Verses
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
If your eye causes you stumbling, take it out and throw it away. It is better for you to go into life with one eye than, having two eyes, to be destroyed in ever-burning fires in the Valley of Hinnom (Greek: Gehenna).
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Phrases
Cross References
Luke 1:19
The angel answered: I am Gabriel, whose place is before God. I have been sent to give you this good news.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
Psalm 34:7
The angel of Jehovah camps around those who reverence him, and he rescues them.
Psalm 91:11
He will put his angels in charge of you to protect you in all your ways.
Esther 1:14
The closest to the king were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena, and Memucan, the seven rulers of Persia and Media. They were friends of the king, and had the first places in the kingdom.
Luke 16:22
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried.
Acts 12:15
They said to her: You are mad. But she kept insisting that it was so. Then they said: It must be his angel.
Genesis 32:1-2
Along the way God's angels met Jacob.
2 Samuel 14:28
Absalom stayed in Jerusalem two years without seeing the king.
1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah continued: Now listen to what Jehovah says! I saw Jehovah sitting on his throne in heaven, with all his angels standing beside him.
2 Kings 6:16-17
Do not be afraid, Elisha answered. We have more on our side than they have on theirs.
Psalm 15:4
The one who despises those rejected by God but honors those who reverence (respect) Jehovah. The one who makes a promise and does not break it even though he is hurt by it.
Psalm 17:15
I will see your face (be in your presence) when I am declared righteous. When I wake up, I will be satisfied to see (perceive) (comprehend) you.
Zechariah 4:10
For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven will rejoice, and will see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth.
Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow (neighbor) (companion), said Jehovah of Hosts: Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered! I will turn my hand upon (against) the little ones.
Matthew 1:20
Joseph had this in mind when God's angel appeared to him in a dream. The angel said to him: Joseph, descendant of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by Holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:13
When they left, the angel of God appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: Herod is looking to kill the young child. Arise, take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you to leave.
Matthew 2:19
After Herod died God's angel appeared in a dream to Joseph who was in Egypt.
Matthew 12:20
He will break a bruised reed. He will quench smoking flax. This he will do until he sends forth judgment to victory.
Matthew 18:6
He who causes one of my faithful little ones to stumble is in trouble. It would be better for him to end up in the deep sea with a great stone tied to his neck.
Matthew 18:14
Even so, your Father in heaven does not want any of these little ones to be lost.
Matthew 24:31
He will send his angels with a great trumpet sound. They will gather together the anointed from the four winds, from one end of the sky (horizon) 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
During the night God's angel opened the prison doors, brought them out and said:
Acts 10:3
About the ninth hour of the day he clearly saw a vision. An angel of God came to him and said, Cornelius.
Acts 12:7-11
Suddenly God's angel came to him. A light shined in the prison. He struck Peter on the side, and woke him up saying: Get up quickly. And his chains fell off of his hands.
Acts 12:23
Immediately the angel of God killed him, because he did not give God the glory. He was eaten by worms and died.
Acts 27:23
Last night an angel of the God of whom I serve stood beside me.
Romans 14:1-3
Accept the man who has a weak faith, but not to entertain doubtful thinking.
Romans 14:10
Why do you judge your brother? Why do you look down on your brother with contempt? We will all stand before the judgment seat of God (Theos).
Romans 14:13-15
Let us not judge one another any more. Let no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.
Romans 14:21
It is good neither to eat food, nor to drink wine, nor any thing that causes your brother to stumble or be offended and weakened.
Romans 15:1
We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not just please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
But food will not recommend us to God. If we do not eat we are not worse. If we eat we are not better.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became as the weak, that I might gain the weak. I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
1 Corinthians 11:22
Do you not have houses in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the congregation of God, and shame them that have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I will not praise you!
1 Corinthians 16:11
Let no one despise him. But conduct him in peace that he may come to me, for I look for him with the brothers.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.
2 Corinthians 10:10
For, His letters, they say, are weighty and strong. But his bodily presence is weak and his speech of no account.
Galatians 4:13-14
You know that because of an infirmity of the flesh I preached the good news to you the first time.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
He therefore that rejects this, rejects not man, but God, who has also given his Holy Spirit to us.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man look down on your youth. Be an example to the believers in speech and conduct, in love, in faith and chasteness.
Revelation 8:2
I saw the seven angels who stood before God. Seven trumpets were given to them.