Matthew 18:7 kjva — Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offenc…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!"

— Matthew 18:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 18 — Context

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Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

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And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

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But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

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Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

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Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

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And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

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Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:7 say?
Matthew 18:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!”
Where is Matthew 18:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:7 in?
Matthew 18:7 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 18:7?
Matthew 18:7 reads (KJVA): “Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!” 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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