Matthew 18:5-6
18:5 a Jesus moved the discussion toward solidarity within the community; to welcome a humble follower of Jesus is to welcome Jesus himself (see 10:40-42 b).18:6 c To cause one ... to fall into sin is to lead believing children (or possibly believing adults who become “like children”; see 18:3 d) to reject Christ and abandon the faith.
• The designation little ones emphasizes their humility (5:3-12 e; 18:4 f; 19:13-15 g).
• Though the thought of being drowned with a large millstone around the neck is frightful, Jesus warned that causing another to fall away will bring far greater misery (18:7 h; 26:24 i; Rev 18:21 j; see Matt 22:13 k).
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