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Matthew 18

Matthew 18:14

The Parable of the Lost Sheep · Matthew 18:10–14
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Translations

Modern
In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Traditional
Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Literal
Thus it is not the will of your Father who is in the heavens that one of these little ones should be lost.
Latin
Sic non est voluntas ante Patrem vestrum, qui in cælis est, ut pereat unus de pusillis istis.

Original

Greek
English
In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Notes

Matthew 18:14

The shepherd's joy is the same as the Father's joy. The goal of pastoral care is to ensure God keeps all his sheep.

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:

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

Theme notes and profiles

The Shepherd

Events

Parallels

Luke 15:1–7

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Shepherd

Topics

God: Fatherhood of God: Love of, Exemplified Heaven: God's Dwelling Place Infant Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Lost Sheep Jesus, the Christ: Reproves the Ambition of his Disciples (At Capernaum) Loss of a Child Miscarriages Penitent: Promises To Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stillborn Babies The Lost Sheep Wicked (People): Love For