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Matthew 18:10-14 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

10 The Parable of the Lost Sheep
“See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

12 “What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off?

13 And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.

14 In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost.

Cross References for Matthew 18:10-14

Psalms 91:11 - For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; Click to read the verse Psalms 91:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 91:11

Romans 14:3 - The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not ea... Click to read the verse Romans 14:3 Click to read the verse Romans 14:3

Galatians 6:1 - Doing Good to All Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1

Matthew 25:40 - “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these bro... Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40 Click to read the verse Matthew 25:40

Mark 10:14 - When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, an... Click to read the verse Mark 10:14 Click to read the verse Mark 10:14

Genesis 33:10 - “No, please!” said Jacob. “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to... Click to read the verse Genesis 33:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 33:10

Acts 12:23 - Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, an... Click to read the verse Acts 12:23 Click to read the verse Acts 12:23

Matthew 12:20 - A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads ju... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:20

Matthew 1:20 - But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Jo... Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 1:20

Psalms 34:7 - The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:7

Hebrews 1:14 - Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation? Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 1:14

1 Corinthians 11:10 - For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:10

John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and ha... Click to read the verse John 10:10 Click to read the verse John 10:10

Genesis 32:1-2 - Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:1-2 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:1-2

Matthew 2:19 - The Return to Nazareth After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in ... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:19

2 Kings 6:16-17 - “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are wit... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:16-17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:16-17

Luke 1:19 - The angel answered, “I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to spea... Click to read the verse Luke 1:19 Click to read the verse Luke 1:19

2 Samuel 14:28 - Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king’s face. Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:28 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 14:28

Romans 15:1 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 15:1 Click to read the verse Romans 15:1

Matthew 2:13 - The Escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Ge... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:13

Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Click to read the verse Luke 19:10 Click to read the verse Luke 19:10

Acts 10:3 - One day at about three in the afternoon he had a vision. He distinctly saw an angel of God, who... Click to read the verse Acts 10:3 Click to read the verse Acts 10:3

Matthew 10:42 - And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disci... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:42 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:42

Zechariah 13:7 - The Shepherd Struck, the Sheep Scattered “Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:7 Click to read the verse Zechariah 13:7

2 Corinthians 10:10 - For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:10

Matthew 18:6 - But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for ... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:6

1 Thessalonians 4:8 - Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:8 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:8

Luke 10:16 - “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me reje... Click to read the verse Luke 10:16 Click to read the verse Luke 10:16

1 Kings 22:19 - Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the Lord: I saw the Lord sitting on his throne w... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:19

Matthew 24:31 - And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the f... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:31

Revelation 21:12 - It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates ... Click to read the verse Revelation 21:12 Click to read the verse Revelation 21:12

1 Corinthians 13:12 - Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:12

Romans 14:21 - It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:21 Click to read the verse Romans 14:21

Romans 14:1 - The Weak and the Strong Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:1 Click to read the verse Romans 14:1

Psalms 15:4 - who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the Lord, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, Click to read the verse Psalms 15:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 15:4

1 Corinthians 8:8-13 - But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:8-13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:8-13

2 Corinthians 10:1 - Paul’s Defense of His Ministry By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Pau... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:1

Psalms 17:15 - And I—in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:15

Matthew 10:6 - Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:6

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

Acts 27:23 - Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me Click to read the verse Acts 27:23 Click to read the verse Acts 27:23

Luke 9:48 - Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever w... Click to read the verse Luke 9:48 Click to read the verse Luke 9:48

Job 1:6 - Job’s First Test One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also ... Click to read the verse Job 1:6 Click to read the verse Job 1:6

Zechariah 6:5 - The angel answered me, “These are the four spirits of heaven, going out from standing in the pr... Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:5 Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:5

Revelation 8:2 - And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and to them were given seven trumpets. Click to read the verse Revelation 8:2 Click to read the verse Revelation 8:2

1 Corinthians 8:12 - When you sin against your brothers in this way and wound their weak conscience, you sin against... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:12

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15

1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12

Zechariah 4:10 - “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the han... Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:10 Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:10

Acts 12:7-11 - Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the si... Click to read the verse Acts 12:7-11 Click to read the verse Acts 12:7-11

Esther 1:14 - and were closest to the king—Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memucan, ... Click to read the verse Esther 1:14 Click to read the verse Esther 1:14

Luke 15:10 - In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one s... Click to read the verse Luke 15:10 Click to read the verse Luke 15:10

Mark 2:17 - On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I ... Click to read the verse Mark 2:17 Click to read the verse Mark 2:17

Luke 16:22 - “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man ... Click to read the verse Luke 16:22 Click to read the verse Luke 16:22

Psalms 72:13 - He will take pity on the weak and the needy and save the needy from death. Click to read the verse Psalms 72:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 72:13

Acts 5:19 - But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out. Click to read the verse Acts 5:19 Click to read the verse Acts 5:19

Acts 12:15 - “You’re out of your mind,” they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, “I... Click to read the verse Acts 12:15 Click to read the verse Acts 12:15

1 Corinthians 11:22 - Don’t you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate tho... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:22

Romans 14:10 - You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:10 Click to read the verse Romans 14:10

John 21:15 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15 Click to read the verse John 21:15

1 Corinthians 8:9 - Be careful, however, that the exercise of your freedom does not become a stumbling block to the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:9

Jeremiah 52:25 - Of those still in the city, he took the officer in charge of the fighting men, and seven royal ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 52:25 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 52:25

John 3:17 - For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through... Click to read the verse John 3:17 Click to read the verse John 3:17

Luke 17:2 - It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than... Click to read the verse Luke 17:2 Click to read the verse Luke 17:2

Matthew 18:14 - In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should be lost. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:14

Luke 5:32 - I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Click to read the verse Luke 5:32 Click to read the verse Luke 5:32

Mark 9:37 - “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me ... Click to read the verse Mark 9:37 Click to read the verse Mark 9:37

Mark 9:42 - Causing to Sin “And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it woul... Click to read the verse Mark 9:42 Click to read the verse Mark 9:42

Romans 14:13-15 - Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put an... Click to read the verse Romans 14:13-15 Click to read the verse Romans 14:13-15

1 Corinthians 16:11 - No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:11

Romans 14:1-3 - The Weak and the Strong Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:1-3 Click to read the verse Romans 14:1-3

1 Corinthians 9:22 - To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:22 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:22

Galatians 4:13-14 - As you know, it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you. Click to read the verse Galatians 4:13-14 Click to read the verse Galatians 4:13-14

John 3:15 - that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. Click to read the verse John 3:15 Click to read the verse John 3:15

Matthew 22:30 - At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:30 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:30

John 12:47 - “As for the person who hears my words but does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I did not... Click to read the verse John 12:47 Click to read the verse John 12:47

Luke 9:56 - and they went to another village. Click to read the verse Luke 9:56 Click to read the verse Luke 9:56