Luke 17:2

2 It would be best for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large stone hung around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to lose his faith.

Luke 17:2 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 17:2

It were better for him that a millstone
(See Gill on Matthew 18:6) and (See Gill on Mark 9:42).

Luke 17:2 In-Context

1 Jesus told his disciples, "Situations that cause people to lose their faith are certain to arise. But how horrible it will be for the person who causes someone to lose his faith!
2 It would be best for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large stone hung around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to lose his faith.
3 So watch yourselves! "If a believer sins, correct him. If he changes the way he thinks and acts, forgive him.
4 Even if he wrongs you seven times in one day and comes back to you seven times and says that he is sorry, forgive him."
5 Then the apostles said to the Lord, "Give us more faith."
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