Matthew 18:10

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.

Cross-references

Matthew 18:6 warns against causing little ones to sin — the same group Jesus says not to despise in verse 10.

Matthew 18:14 reveals the Father's will that none of these little ones perish — reinforcing Jesus' command not to despise them.

Matthew 10:42 promises reward for giving to 'these little ones,' directly reinforcing the value of the little ones in Matthew 18:10.

Matthew 25:40 identifies service to 'the least of these' as service to Christ, deepening the call not to despise little ones in Matthew 18:10.

In 1 Kings 22:19, angels stand around God's throne — echoing that they always see His face as Matthew states.

1 Corinthians 8:8-13 warns against wounding weak consciences, parallel to Matthew's prohibition on despising the little ones.

Romans 15:1 Parallel

Romans 15:1 says the strong should bear with the weak, matching Matthew's instruction not to despise little ones by caring for them.

Romans 14:21 urges not to cause a brother to fall, directly paralleling Matthew's call to protect little ones from being despised.

Romans 14:13-15 warns against causing weak brothers to stumble, parallel to Matthew's command not to despise the vulnerable little ones.

In Romans 14:10, 'treat with contempt' mirrors Matthew's warning against despising little ones, reinforcing the same prohibition.

Romans 14:1-3 directly parallels Matthew: do not treat the weak with contempt, just as little ones must not be despised.

In Hebrews 1:14, angels are described as ministering spirits sent to serve believers — directly supporting the guardian angel concept.

Luke 1:19 Parallel

In Luke 1:19, Gabriel declares he stands in God's presence, directly illustrating the angels who always see the Father's face.

Psalm 91:11 Allusion

Psalm 91:11 explicitly promises God will command angels to guard believers, closely matching the 'their angels' statement in the main verse.

Psalm 34:7 Related theme

Psalm 34:7 says the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, directly supporting the guardian angel concept in the main verse.

Luke 9:48 Parallel

Luke 9:48 echoes welcoming a child in Jesus' name, adding that the least is greatest — parallels Matthew's theme.

Luke 17:2 Parallel

Luke 17:2 repeats the millstone warning against causing little ones to sin — direct parallel.

Mark 10:14 Parallel

Mark 10:14 shows Jesus welcoming children, linking the kingdom to such as these — complements not despising them.

Mark 9:42 Parallel

Mark 9:42 echoes the same warning: causing a little one to sin brings severe millstone judgment.

Mark 9:37 Parallel

Mark 9:37 parallels: welcoming a little child in Jesus' name welcomes Jesus and the Father, reinforcing the value of little ones.

Zechariah 6:5 describes spirits who stand before the Lord, closely paralleling the angels who always see the Father's face.

1 Corinthians 13:12 speaks of seeing God 'face to face' in the future — angels already see His face now.

Job 1:6 Parallel

Job 1:6 depicts angels presenting themselves before the Lord, a scene that matches the angels' access to God's presence.

Acts 12:23 Contrast

In Acts 12:23, an angel strikes Herod dead — in contrast to the protective angels for little ones in Matthew.

1 Corinthians 8:12 shows that sinning against a brother is sinning against Christ, paralleling the seriousness of despising little ones whose angels see God.

Acts 27:23 Parallel

In Acts 27:23, an angel stands by Paul to reassure him — similar angelic presence for believers.

Revelation 8:2 depicts seven angels standing before God, similar to the angels of little ones who always see His face.