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NASB | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone hung around his neck, and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 18:6 but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble and sin [by leading him away from My teaching], it would be better for him to have a heavy millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea. [Mark 9:42; Luke 17:2] |
Bible Question (short): Are little ones trusting, easily led |
Question (full): Charis, could this verse be referring to "small" believers who to some might seem insignificant? By "small" believer I mean people who are very trusting by nature and easily led. Based on the context (in which Jesus was answering the disciples question about who among them was greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven), it seems to me that He was pointing out that even the most simple of people are just as important to God. He was also cautioning against causing those trusting, easily led "small" believers to lose faith. I think this would be in line with His statement about their angels. God has angels available to minister to all people, and the "little one's" angels are just as important messengers in that they stand before God ready to deliver His message and minister to the "small" believer. Just a thought. Forgive the intrusion into yours and Cyclist discussion. It was too intriguing to not comment on. |