And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you (A)turn and (B)become like children, you (C)will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (D)Whoever humbles himself like this child is the (E)greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

(F)“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me, but (G)whoever causes one of these (H)little ones who believe in me to sin,[a] it would be better for him to have a great millstone fastened around his neck and to be drowned in the depth of the sea.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Matthew 18:6 Greek causes… to stumble; also verses 8, 9

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
ESV Systematic Theology Study Bible, Hardcover
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $17.99
Save: $22.00 (55%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Giant Print Softcover
ESV Economy Bible, Giant Print Softcover
Retail: $11.99
Our Price: $8.99
Save: $3.00 (25%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, black
ESV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition--soft leather-look, black
Retail: $79.99
Our Price: $51.99
Save: $28.00 (35%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars