The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.[1]

Other Translations of Matthew 18:10

King James Version

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

English Standard Version

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.Some manuscripts add verse 11: For the Son of Man came to save the lost

The Message

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 "Watch that you don't treat a single one of these childlike believers arrogantly. You realize, don't you, that their personal angels are constantly in touch with my Father in heaven?

New King James Version

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 "Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven.

New Living Translation

The Parable of the Lost Sheep

10 "Beware that you don't look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 18:10

Commentary on Matthew 18:7-14

(Read Matthew 18:7-14)

Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of men's hearts, it is not possible but that there should be offences. God permits them for wise and holy ends, that those who are sincere, and those who are not, may be made known. Being told before, that there will be seducers, tempters, persecutors, and bad examples, let us stand on our guard. We must, as far as lawfully we may, part with what we cannot keep without being entangled by it in sin. The outward occasions of sin must be avoided. If we live after the flesh, we must die. If we, through the Spirit, mortify the deeds of the body, we shall live. Christ came into the world to save souls, and he will reckon severely with those who hinder the progress of others who are setting their faces heavenward. And shall any of us refuse attention to those whom the Son of God came to seek and to save? A father takes care of all his children, but is particularly tender of the little ones.

14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Other Translations of Matthew 18:14

King James Version

14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

English Standard Version

14 So it is not the will of mySome manuscripts your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

The Message

14 Your Father in heaven feels the same way. He doesn't want to lose even one of these simple believers.

New King James Version

14 Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

New Living Translation

14 In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father's will that even one of these little ones should perish.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 18:14

Commentary on Matthew 18:7-14

(Read Matthew 18:7-14)

Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of men's hearts, it is not possible but that there should be offences. God permits them for wise and holy ends, that those who are sincere, and those who are not, may be made known. Being told before, that there will be seducers, tempters, persecutors, and bad examples, let us stand on our guard. We must, as far as lawfully we may, part with what we cannot keep without being entangled by it in sin. The outward occasions of sin must be avoided. If we live after the flesh, we must die. If we, through the Spirit, mortify the deeds of the body, we shall live. Christ came into the world to save souls, and he will reckon severely with those who hinder the progress of others who are setting their faces heavenward. And shall any of us refuse attention to those whom the Son of God came to seek and to save? A father takes care of all his children, but is particularly tender of the little ones.