Matthew 18:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.”
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“In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“so it is not will in presence of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 18:14 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 40:11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
- Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd,against the man who is My Companion,declares the LORD of Hosts.Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered,and I will turn My hand against the little ones.
- Matthew 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Matthew 6:9So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
- Matthew 6:32For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
- Luke 12:32Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
- John 6:39And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that I shall lose none of those He has given Me, but raise them up at the last day.
- John 10:27My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.
- John 17:12While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.
- John 21:15When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
- Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 1 Corinthians 8:11So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.
- Ephesians 1:5He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
- 2 Timothy 2:10For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
- Hebrews 12:13Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
- 1 Peter 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
- 2 Peter 3:9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
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