Matthew 18:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:14 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:14 — KJV
“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”
— Matthew 18:14 (KJV)
Matthew 18:14 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 18:14
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:14: father, heaven, one
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:14: even, father, one
“Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:14: even, one, these
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:14: one, these, little
“And all their wealth, and all their little ones, and their wives took they captive, and spoiled even all that was in the house.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:14: even, one, little
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