Despise (καταφρονησητε). Literally, "think down on," with the assumption of superiority.

Their angels (ο α…

Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones, etc. That is, one who has become like little children—or, a Christian. Jesus then…

Take heed that you despise not. The words remind us of what we are apt to forget in the wider range of the preceding verses. The c…

The humble in heart, though judged to be fools among the ungodly, must not be judged so by us. Be careful that you do not despise one of these litt…

St. Jerome: The Lord had said, using the examples of a hand, foot, and eye, that all family and relationships that could be a…

This verse continues the note of humility struck at the discourse’s beginning (vv.3–4) and the concern for “these little ones” (vv.5–9). Jesus is d…

Beware of despising one of these little ones. As pride is the mother of disdain, and as contempt hardens people in giving offense…

Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones ,
&c.] That is, one of those little ones that believed in Ch…

Considering the cunning and malice of Satan, and the weakness and depravity of human hearts, it is inevitable that offences will occur. God permits…

Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.

This is divided into…