Matthew 18:14 asv — Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

American Standard Version

"Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. "

— Matthew 18:14, American Standard Version

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Matthew 18 — Context

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How think ye? if any man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and go unto the mountains, and seek that which goeth astray?

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And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray.

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Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

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And if thy brother sin against thee, go, show him his fault between thee and him alone: if he hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

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But if he hear thee not, take with thee one or two more, that at the mouth of two witnesses or three every word may be established.

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And if he refuse to hear them, tell it unto the church: and if he refuse to hear the church also, let him be unto thee as the Gentile and the publican.

Matthew 18:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:14 say?
Matthew 18:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. ”
Where is Matthew 18:14 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 14.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:14.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:14 in?
Matthew 18:14 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 Matthew 18:14?
Matthew 18:14 reads (ASV): “Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. ” 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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