Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

General references

Bible References

Little

Matthew 18:10
"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.
Zechariah 13:7
"Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my associate," says the Lord who rules over all. Strike the shepherd that the flock may be scattered; I will turn my hand against the insignificant ones.
Luke 17:2
It would be better for him to have a millstone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin.

General references

2 Corinthians 6:3
We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.
Philippians 2:4
Each of you should be concerned not only about your own interests, but about the interests of others as well.

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