Matthew 18:14 “In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of thes…”

Matthew 18:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

So is it not ye wil of your Father which is in heauen, that one of these litle ones should perish.

Darby Translation

So it is not the will of your Father who is in [the] heavens that one of these little ones should perish.

Young's Literal Translation

so it is not will in presence of your Father who is in the heavens, that one of these little ones may perish.

Bible in Basic English

Even so it is not the pleasure of your Father in heaven for one of these little ones to come to destruction.

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Cross references

“it is”

John 17:12 John 10:27–30 Luke 12:32 Romans 8:28–39 Ephesians 1:5–7 1 Peter 1:3–5

John 17:12 · BSB

While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.

John 10:27–30 · BSB

My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.

Luke 12:32 · BSB

Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.

Romans 8:28–39 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Ephesians 1:5–7 · BSB

He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,

1 Peter 1:3–5 · BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

“your”

Matthew 5:16 Matthew 6:9 Matthew 6:32

Matthew 5:16 · BSB

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:9 · BSB

So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.

Matthew 6:32 · BSB

For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

“one”

2 Peter 3:9 Isaiah 40:11 Zechariah 13:7 John 21:15 1 Corinthians 8:11–13 2 Timothy 2:10

2 Peter 3:9 · BSB

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

Isaiah 40:11 · BSB

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Zechariah 13:7 · BSB

Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

John 21:15 · BSB

When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”

1 Corinthians 8:11–13 · BSB

So this weak brother, for whom Christ died, is destroyed by your knowledge.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray.

15If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

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