King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
It would be to his advantage that he have a millstone hung around his neck and he be thrown into the sea, rather than that he ensnare one of these little ones.
Berean Standard Bible:
It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.
American Standard Version:
It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
It were better{G3081} for him{G846} that{G1487} a millstone{G3458}{G3684} were hanged{G4029} about{G4012} his{G846} neck{G5137}, and{G2532} he cast{G4496} into{G1519} the sea{G2281}, than{G2228} that{G2443} he should offend{G4624} one{G1520} of these{G5130} little ones{G3398}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Mark 9:42
- And whosoever shall offend one of [these] little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Matthew 18:14
- Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 18:10
- Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 18:3
- And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:6
- But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and [that] he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
1 Corinthians 8:11
- And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
1 Corinthians 8:12
- But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
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Commentary for Luke 17:2
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G3081
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λυσιτελεῖ
Transliteration: lysiteleî
Pronunciation: loo-sit-el-i'
Description: third person singular present indicative active of a derivative of a compound of λύσις and τέλος; impersonally, it answers the purpose, i.e. is advantageous:--it is better. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ. - Strong's Number: G1487
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰ
Transliteration: ei
Pronunciation: i
Description: a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.:--forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. Often used in connection or composition with other particles, especially as in εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μή(γε), εἰ καί, εἰ μή, εἰ μή τι, εἴ περ, εἴ πως, εἴ τις, ἐκ. See also ἐάν. - Strong's Number: G3458
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μύλος
Transliteration: mýlos
Pronunciation: moo'-los
Description: probably ultimately from the base of μόλις (through the idea of hardship); a "mill", i.e. (by implication), a grinder (millstone):--millstone. - Strong's Number: G3684
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὀνικός
Transliteration: onikós
Pronunciation: on-ik-os'
Description: from ὄνος; belonging to a ass, i.e. large (so as to be turned by a ass):--millstone. - Strong's Number: G4029
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περίκειμαι
Transliteration: períkeimai
Pronunciation: per-ik'-i-mahee
Description: from περί and κεῖμαι; to lie all around, i.e. inclose, encircle, hamper (literally or figuratively):--be bound (compassed) with, hang about. - Strong's Number: G4012
There are 304 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περί
Transliteration: perí
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from the base of πέραν; properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period):--(there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through). - Strong's Number: G5137
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τράχηλος
Transliteration: tráchēlos
Pronunciation: trakh'-ay-los
Description: probably from τρέχω (through the idea of mobility); the throat (neck), i.e. (figuratively) life:--neck. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G4496
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ῥίπτω
Transliteration: rhíptō
Pronunciation: hrip'-to
Description: a primary verb (perhaps rather akin to the base of ῥαπίζω, through the idea of sudden motion); to fling (properly, with a quick toss, thus differing from βάλλω, which denotes a deliberate hurl; and from (see in ἐκτείνω), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit (as if a load); by extension, to disperse:--cast (down, out), scatter abroad, throw. - Strong's Number: G1519
There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἰς
Transliteration: eis
Pronunciation: ice
Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively). - Strong's Number: G2281
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάλασσα
Transliteration: thálassa
Pronunciation: thal'-as-sah
Description: probably prolonged from ἅλς; the sea (genitive case or specially):--sea. - Strong's Number: G2228
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἤ
Transliteration: ḗ
Pronunciation: ay
Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι. - Strong's Number: G2443
There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἵνα
Transliteration: hína
Pronunciation: hin'-ah
Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή. - Strong's Number: G4624
There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σκανδαλίζω
Transliteration: skandalízō
Pronunciation: skan-dal-id'-zo
Description: from σκάνδαλον; to entrap, i.e. trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure):--(make to) offend. - Strong's Number: G1520
There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἷς
Transliteration: heîs
Pronunciation: hice
Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς. - Strong's Number: G5130
There are 68 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: τούτων
Transliteration: toútōn
Pronunciation: too'-tone
Description: genitive case plural masculine or neuter of οὗτος; of (from or concerning) these (persons or things):--such, their, these (things), they, this sort, those. - Strong's Number: G3398
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μικρός
Transliteration: mikrós
Pronunciation: mik-rot'-er-os
Description: apparently a primary word; small (in size, quantity, number or (figuratively) dignity):--least, less, little, small.