Luke 17:2 nasb — "It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he woul…

NASB

""It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble."

— Luke 17:2, NASB

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Luke 17 — Context

1

He said to His disciples, "It is inevitable that stumbling blocks come, but woe to him through whom they come!

2

"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.

3

"Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

4

"And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' forgive him."

5

The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"

Luke 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:2 say?
Luke 17:2 in the NASB reads: “"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.”
Where is Luke 17:2 in the Bible?
Luke 17:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:2.
What translation should I read Luke 17:2 in?
Luke 17:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:2?
Luke 17:2 reads (NASB): “"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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