Matthew 18:6
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 18
“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.”Matthew 18:6
What Does Matthew 18:6 Mean?
Matthew 18:6 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 18:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 9:42“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.”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.”2 Thessalonians 1:6“Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;”Matthew 18:14“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”Romans 15:1“We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.”Psalms 105:15“Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”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.”1 Corinthians 8:9“But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.”Romans 14:20“For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.”1 Corinthians 10:32“Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God:”Zechariah 2:8“For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.”Romans 14:21“It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.”1 Corinthians 8:12“But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.”Zechariah 13:7“Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.”Acts 9:5“And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.”Philippians 1:10“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;”Matthew 5:30“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”Psalms 73:15“If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.”Mark 14:21“The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.”
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