Luke 17:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:2 — KJV
“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 17:2 (KJV)
Luke 17:2 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 17:2
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:2: better, millstone, hanged
“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.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:2: better, millstone, hanged
“Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. a piece...: or, a stater: it is half an ounce of silver, in value two shillings and six pence, sterling; about fifty five cents”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:2: about, cast, sea
“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:2: better, cast, into
“And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: offend...: or, cause thee to offend”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:2: better, cast, into
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