Matthew 18:10

Translations

Modern

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Traditional

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.

Literal

See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I say to you that their angels in the heavens always see the face of My Father who is in the heavens.

Latin

Videte ne contemnatis unum ex his pusillis: dico enim vobis, quia angeli eorum in cælis semper vident faciem Patris mei, qui in cælis est.

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English

See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.

Notes

Matthew 18:10

Do not look down on any of these: This can happen by refusing to welcome them (Matthew 18:5–6) or by not providing pastoral care when needed (18:12–14; see 19:13–15).
their angels: See Matthew 4:5–7; Hebrews 1:14.

Matthew 18:1–35

This fourth major teaching in Matthew (see study note on Matthew 5:1–7:29) focuses on how people responded to the Messiah. The disciples accepted him, while the Jewish leaders and most people did not. As this division increased, Jesus taught his disciples about community life.

To follow the standards of Jesus, a community should live with:

humility (18:1–5),
sensitivity (18:6–9),
compassion (18:10–14),
discipline (18:15–18), and
forgiveness (18:21–35).

Like the other teachings, a closing statement (19:1–2) connects to the next section.

Theme notes and profiles

Angels

Events

Teachings on Humility/Temptation/Reconciliationc. AD 29

Related verses

Psalm 91:11
For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Luke 16:22
One day the beggar died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. And the rich man also died and was buried.
Acts 12:7–11
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.
2 Kings 6:16–17
“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.”
Matthew 18:14
In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Matthew 18:6
But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.
Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 32:1–2
Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Matthew 24:31
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.
1 Corinthians 16:11
No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.

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