Temptations to Sin
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Then He said to the disciples, a "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but b woe to him through whom they do come!
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"It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
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"Take heed to yourselves. c If your brother sins against you, d rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
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"And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you, saying, 'I repent,' you shall forgive him."
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Cross References
1 Corinthians 11:19
For there must also be factions among you, that those who are approved may be recognized among you.
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Cross References
Matthew 18:6
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 18:7
Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!
Matthew 26:24
"The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born."
Mark 9:42
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.
2 Thessalonians 1:6
Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you.
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Cross References
Matthew 18:15
Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother.
Matthew 18:21
Then Peter came to Him and said, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?
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Cross References
Leviticus 19:17
You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Proverbs 17:10
Rebuke is more effective for a wise man Than a hundred blows on a fool.
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.
James 5:19
Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back.
James 5:20
Let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.