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Mark 9:42 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Mark 9:42 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 9 verse 42 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Temptations to Sin
“And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.”
Mark 9:42 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 9:42
Jesus warned: 'whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea' (ὃς ἂν σκανδαλίσῃ ἕνα τῶν μικρῶν τούτων τῶν πιστευόντων εἰς ἐμέ, καλόν ἐστιν αὐτῷ μᾶλλον εἰ περίκειται μύλος ὀνικὸς περὶ τὸν τράχηλον αὐτοῦ καὶ βέβληται εἰς τὴν θάλασσαν). The verb 'offend' (skandalizō, σκανδαλίσῃ) means cause to stumble or fall into sin. 'Little ones' (mikrōn, μικρῶν) refers to humble believers (v. 36-37 used children as examples). Causing believers to stumble into sin or apostasy brings severe judg...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 9:42
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“it would be better for him that a huge millstone should be hung around his neck”
“It is impossible that no occasions of stumbling should come, but woe to him through whom they come!,Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!,,,,,,,,”
“for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.”
“that our service may not be blamed”
“but judge this rather”
“brothers”
“I tried to make them blaspheme. Being exceedingly enraged against them”
“won't his conscience”
“and as a result”