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Luke 17:2 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 17:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 17 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.”
Luke 17:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 17:2
The severity of judgment: 'It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.' The comparison is stark: being drowned with 'a millstone' (λίθος μυλικός, lithos mylikos)—a massive grinding stone—'hanged about his neck' (περίκειται περὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ, perikeitai peri ton trachēlon autou) and cast into the sea would be preferable to causing 'one of these little ones' (ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων, hena tōn mikrōn toutōn) to stumble. 'Little ones' can refer to children or humble believers. The hyperbole e...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 17:2
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“it would be better for him if he was thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around his neck.”
“Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.,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.,,,,,,,,”
“for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”
“he who is weak perishes”
“even as it is written of him”
“that I might gain the weak. I have become all things to all men”
“as false teachers will also be among you”
“and I don't write these things that it may be done so in my case; for I would rather die”
“and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.”