Matthew 18:14

Matthew 18:14 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
• New International Version (NIV)In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

Context of Matthew 18:14

12“What do you think? Suppose a man has 100 sheep and one of them strays. Won’t he leave the 99 sheep in the hills to look for the one that has strayed? 13I can guarantee this truth: If he finds it, he is happier about it than about the 99 that have not strayed. In the same way, your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost. 15“If a believer does something wrong, go, confront him when the two of you are alone. If he listens to you, you have won back that believer. 16But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you so that every accusation may be verified by two or three witnesses.

Matthew 18:14 word by word

οὕτως οὐκ ἔστιν θέλημα ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ πατρὸς ὑμῶν τοῦ ἐν οὐρανοῖς ἵνα ἀπόληται ἓν τῶν μικρῶν τούτων.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Even soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• it isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• notοὐou · noG3756
• the willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307
• ofἔμπροσθενemprosthen · beforeG1715
• yourσύsu · youG4771
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• heavenοὐρανόςouranos · heavenG3772
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• ofμικρόςmikros mikroteros · smallG3398
• theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• should perishἀπολλύωapollumi · to destroyG622

Cross-references for Matthew 18:14

• Luke 12:32Don’t be afraid, little flock. Your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
• John 6:39The one who sent me doesn’t want me to lose any of those he gave me. He wants me to bring them back to life on the last day.
• John 10:27My sheep respond to my voice, and I know who they are. They follow me,
• John 17:12While I was with them, I kept them safe by the power of your name, the name that you gave me. I watched over them, and none of them, except one person, became lost. So Scripture came true.
• Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.
• Ephesians 1:5Because of his love he had already decided to adopt us through Jesus Christ. He freely chose to do this
• 1 Peter 1:3Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! God has given us a new birth because of his great mercy. We have been born into a new life that has a confidence which is alive because Jesus Christ has come back to life.
• Matthew 5:16In the same way let your light shine in front of people. Then they will see the good that you do and praise your Father in heaven.
• Matthew 6:9“This is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, let your name be kept holy.
• Isaiah 40:11Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs.
• Zechariah 13:7“Arise, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my friend,” declares the Lord of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. Then I will turn my hand against the little ones.”
• John 21:15After they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than the other disciples do?” Peter answered him, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus told him, “Feed my lambs.”
• 1 Corinthians 8:11In that case, your knowledge is ruining a believer whose faith is weak, a believer for whom Christ died.
• 2 Timothy 2:10For that reason, I endure everything for the sake of those who have been chosen so that they, too, may receive salvation from Christ Jesus with glory that lasts forever.
• Hebrews 12:13Keep walking along straight paths so that your injured leg won’t get worse. Instead, let it heal.
• 2 Peter 3:9The Lord isn’t slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn’t want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act.

Commentaries on Matthew 18:14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14It is not the will of your Father - If any soul be finally lost, it is not because God's will or counsel was against its salvation, or that a proper provision had not been made for it; but that, though light came into the world, it preferred darkness to light, because of its attachment to its evil deeds.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12-14Verses 12-14 To show still further the reason why we should not despise Christians, he introduced a parable showing the joy felt when a thing lost is found. A shepherd rejoices over the recovery of one of his flock that had wandered more than over all that remained; so God rejoices that man is restored: so he seeks his salvation, and wills that not one thus found should perish. If God thus loves and preserves the redeemed, then surely man should not…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-14Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14The shepherd's joy is the same as the Father's joy. The goal of pastoral care is to ensure God keeps all his sheep.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish--How, then, can He but visit for those "offenses" which endanger the souls of these little ones?Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 18:14

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• Salvation
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Commentaries on Matthew 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings