³⁶ He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms,^(A) he said to them, ³⁷ “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”^(B)

⁴¹ Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.^(A)

Causing to Stumble

⁴² “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble,^(B) it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.^(C)