Ver. 8, 9. Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot The same words are repeated here on occasion of offences, as are spoken by Christ, ( Matthew 5:29Matthew 5:30 ) on account of unchaste looks, desires and lusts: giving offence to Christ's disciples, or endeavouring, by any means whatever, to cause them to stumble and fall, is equally gratifying the flesh, and no more to be indulged, than the other, on pain of eternal damnation. (See Gill on Matthew 5:29) (See Gill on Matthew 5:30)
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Mateus 18:8 In-Context
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Mas qualquer que fizer tropeçar um destes pequeninos que creem em mim, melhor lhe fora que se lhe pendurasse ao pescoço uma pedra de moinho, e se submergisse na profundeza do mar.