Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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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Usage: 2128
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 is a snare to you, take it out, and throw it away. It would be better for you to enter the Life with only one eye, than to have both eyes and be thrown into the fiery Pit. 10 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. 11 OMITTED TEXT
Phrases
Cross References
Luke 1:19
"I am Gabriel," the angel answered, "who stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all the angels spirits in the service of God, sent out to minister for the sake of those who are destined to obtain Salvation?
Luke 16:22
After a time the beggar died, and was taken by the angels to be with Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried.
Acts 12:15
"You are mad!" they exclaimed. But, when she persisted that it was so, they said: "It must be his spirit!"
Matthew 1:20
He had been dwelling upon this, when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," the angel said, "do not be afraid to take Mary for your wife, for her child has been conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 2:13
After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, and said: "Awake, take the child and his mother, and seek refuge in Egypt; and stay there until I bid you return, for Herod is about to search for the child, to put him to death."
Matthew 2:19
But, on the death of Herod, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said:
Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed he will not break, And a smoldering wick he will not quench, Till he has brought the judgment to a victorious issue,
Matthew 18:6
But, if any one puts a snare in the way of one of these lowly ones who believe in me, it would be best for him to be sunk in the depths of the sea with a great millstone hung round his neck.
Matthew 18:14
So, too, it is the will of my Father who is in Heaven that not one of these lowly ones should be lost.
Matthew 24:31
And he will send his angels, with a great trumpet, and they will gather his People round him from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
Luke 10:16
He who listens to you is listening to me, and he who rejects you is rejecting me; while he who rejects me is rejecting him who sent me as his Messenger."
Acts 5:19
An angel of the Lord, however, opened the prison doors at night and led them out.
Acts 10:3
One afternoon, about three o'clock, he distinctly saw in a vision an angel from God come to him, and call him by name.
Acts 12:7-11
Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the cell. The angel struck Peter on the side, and roused him with the words: "Get up quickly."
Acts 12:23
Instantly an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give God the glory; and he was attacked with worms, and died.
Acts 27:23
For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom I serve, stood by me, and said--
Romans 14:1-3
As for those whose faith is weak, always receive them as friends, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on their scruples.
Romans 14:10
I would ask the one man 'Why do you judge your Brother?' And I would ask the other 'Why do you despise your Brother?' For we shall all stand before the Bar of God.
Romans 14:13-15
Let us, then, cease to judge one another. Rather let this be your resolve--never to place a stumbling-block or an obstacle in a Brother's way.
Romans 14:21
The right course is to abstain from meat or wine or, indeed, anything that is a stumbling-block to your Brother.
Romans 15:1
We, the strong, ought to take on our own shoulders the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.
1 Corinthians 8:8-13
What we eat, however, will not bring us nearer to God. We lose nothing by not eating this food, and we gain nothing by eating it.
1 Corinthians 9:22
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men, so as at all costs to save some.
1 Corinthians 11:22
Have you no houses in which you can eat and drink? Or are you trying to show your contempt for the Church of God, and to humiliate the poor? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you? In this matter I cannot praise you.
1 Corinthians 16:11
No one, therefore, should slight him. See him safely on his way to me, for I am expecting him with some of our Brothers.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now, I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you by the meekness and gentleness of the Christ--I who, "in your presence, am humble in my bearing towards you, but, when absent, am bold in my language to you"--
2 Corinthians 10:10
For people say "His letters are impressive and vigorous, but his personal appearance is insignificant and his speaking contemptible."
Galatians 4:13-14
You remember that it was owing to bodily infirmity that on the first occasion I told you the Good News.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, even if a man should be caught committing a sin, you who are spiritually minded should, in a gentle spirit, help him to recover himself, taking care lest any one of you also should be tempted.
1 Thessalonians 4:8
Therefore he who disregards this warning disregards, not man, but God who gives you his Holy Spirit.
1 Timothy 4:12
Do not let any one look down on you because you are young, but, by your conversation, your conduct, your love, your faith, and your purity, be an example to those who hold the Faith.
Revelation 8:2
Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them.