Luke 17:2

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 17:2

BSB
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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
It would be better for him if a millstone were placed around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than to lead astray one of these little ones.
ERV
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.
NHEB
It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
SMT
It is profitable to him if the millstone of an ass were placed about his neck, and he cast into the sea, rather than he should offend one of these little ones.

Commentary for Luke 17:2

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Overview of Luke 17:2
Summary
Harming vulnerable believers merits worse fate than drowning.
Event
Jesus emphasizes judgment for harming children
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching