Luke 17:2

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.

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 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.