Luke 17:2

2 ¹It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. ^[a]

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 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!

2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin.

3 Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,

4 and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘I repent, ’ you must forgive him. ”

5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith! ”

Cross References

• 1. 17:2 Matt. 18:6; Mark 9:42

Footnotes

• [a] 17:2 Greek 'stumble'