Matthew 18:14 nasb — "So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

NASB

""So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish."

— Matthew 18:14, NASB

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Matthew 18 — Context

11

["For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.]

12

"What do you think? If any man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go and search for the one that is straying?

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"If it turns out that he finds it, truly I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine which have not gone astray.

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"So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones perish.

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"If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother.

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"But if he does not listen to you, take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED.

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"If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.

Matthew 18:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:14 say?
Matthew 18:14 in the NASB reads: “"So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones 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 (NASB): “"So it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones 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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