Matthew 18:1-9 ▼

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “ Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? ”

2 Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them.

3 “ I assure you ,” He said, “unless you are converted and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child  — this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoever welcomes one child like this in My name welcomes Me.

6 “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me  — it would be better for him if a heavy millstone were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea!

7 Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.

8 If your hand or your foot causes your downfall, cut it off and throw it away . It is better for you to enter life maimed or lame, than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into the eternal fire.

9 And if your eye causes your downfall, gouge it out and throw it away . It is better for you to enter life with one eye, rather than to have two eyes and be thrown into hellfire !,