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Luke 17:2
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2
It were
better
for
him
that
a
millstone
were
hanged
about
his
neck,
and
he
cast
into
the
sea,
than
that
he should
offend
one
of
these
little
ones.
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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
).
Taken from
John Gill's Exposition of the Bible
Luke 17:2 In-Context
1
Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come : but woe unto him, through whom they come !
2
It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent , forgive him.
4
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying , I repent ; thou shalt forgive him.
5
And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.
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