Matthew 18:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:6 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:6 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Matthew 18:6 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 18:6
“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 Matthew 18:6: whoso, offend, one
“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 18:6: offend, one, these
“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:6: whoso, one, these
“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 Matthew 18:6: offend, one, about
“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 18:6: one, these, little
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