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.
Matthew 18:14 in other translations
| BSB | In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. |
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| WEB | Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. |
| ASV | Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. |
| YLT | so it is not will in presence of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish. |
| DARBY | So it is not the will of your Father who is in the heavens that one of these little ones should perish. |
| BBE | Even so it is not the pleasure of your Father in heaven for one of these little ones to come to destruction. |
| Webster | Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. |
What does Matthew 18:14 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 18:7-14
Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of men's hearts, it is not possible but that there should be offences. God permits them for wise and holy ends, that those who are sincere, and those who are not, may be made known. Being told before, that there will be seducers, tempters, persecutors, and bad examples, let us stand on our guard. We must, as far as lawfully we may, part with…
Matthew 18:14 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 18:14
- John 17:12
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.
- 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
- John 6:39-40
And this is the Father’s will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day. And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
- John 10:27-30
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. I and my Father are one.
- Isaiah 40:11
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
- 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.
- Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
- John 21:15
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
- Matthew 6:9
After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
- Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
- 1 Corinthians 8:11-13
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
- 2 Timothy 2:10
Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
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- Matthew 18:13
And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
- 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.
- Matthew 18:15
Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Matthew 18:14 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Así, no es la voluntad de vuestro Padre que está en los cielos, que se pierda uno de estos pequeños. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Ainsi, ce n’est pas la volonté de votre Père qui est dans les cieux, qu’un seul de ces petits périsse. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Also ist es nicht der Wille eures Vaters, der in den Himmeln ist, daß eines dieser Kleinen verloren gehe. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Sic non est voluntas ante Patrem vestrum, qui in cælis est, ut pereat unus de pusillis istis. |