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More Than Just Children
Commentators unanimously agree that the 'little ones' Jesus refers to are not literal children, but his disciples who have a humble, childlike faith. To 'cause them to stumble' means to lead them into sin or hinder their spiritual walk. The verse is a solemn warning against harming the faith of any believer, no matter how insignificant they may seem.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 18:6
18th Century
Theologian
Whoso shall offend. That is, to cause to fall, or to sin; or who places anything in their way to hinder their piety or happiness. ().
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AT Robertson
On Matthew 18:6
These little ones (των μικρων τουτων). In the same sense as "one such little one" above. The child is the type of believers.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 18:6
19th Century
Preacher
To bless a little one is to entertain the Savior Himself. To set oneself to pervert the simple or to molest the humble will be the sure way to a dr…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 18:6
This promise-warning couplet advances the thought by turning attention from the self-humiliation of the true disciple (vv.3–4) to the way others re…
John Calvin
On Matthew 18:6
16th Century
Theologian
But whoever shall offend one of those little ones. This appears to be added for the consolation of the godly, so that they may not be made…
John Gill
On Matthew 18:6
17th Century
Pastor
But whoever offends one of these little ones
Not in age, but are little and mean in their own eyes, and contemptible…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 18:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples focus on that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear a…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 18:1–11
13th Century
Philosopher
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…