Mark 9:42
Mark · New Testament · Chapter 9
“And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.”Mark 9:42
What Does Mark 9:42 Mean?
Mark 9:42 is found in the book of Mark, chapter 9, verse 42 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Mark 9:42 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 18:6“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.”Luke 17:2“It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.”Luke 17:1“Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!”Matthew 18:10“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.”Matthew 25:45“Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me.”Acts 26:11“And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.”Romans 14:13“Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother’s way.”Romans 16:17“Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.”2 Corinthians 6:3“Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:”2 Thessalonians 1:6“Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;”Acts 9:4“And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?”Romans 15:21“But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.”1 Corinthians 8:10“For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;”2 Peter 2:2“And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.”1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”Philippians 1:10“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”1 Timothy 5:14“I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.”Revelation 6:9“And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:”Revelation 16:6“For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.”
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