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 cause one of these little ones to fall into sin.

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 he said to the disciples, It is impossible but that causes of sin will come: but woe [to him] by 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 cause one of these little ones to fall into sin.

3 Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother shall trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he shall repent forgive him.

4 And if he shall trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day shall turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

5 And the apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith.