2059 Matthew 18
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus
prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do
the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own
children, or of strangers?
Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are
the children free.
Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea,
and cast a 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.18Who Is the Greatest?At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the
greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of
them,
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become
as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the
same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth
me.Temptations to Sin¶ 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.
Woe unto the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that
offenses come ; but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh!
Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and
cast them from thee : it is better for thee to enter into life halt or2526271 2 3 4 5 6 7 8