Parallel Verses New International Version "See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation See that ye do not despise one of these little ones; for I say unto you that their angels in [the] heavens continually behold the face of my Father who is in [the] heavens. World English Bible See that you don't despise one of these little ones, for I tell you that in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven. Young's Literal Translation 'Beware! -- ye may not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you, that their messengers in the heavens do always behold the face of my Father who is in the heavens, Matthew 18:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleOne of these little ones - One of my simple, loving, humble disciples. Their angels - always behold - Our Lord here not only alludes to, but, in my opinion, establishes the notion received by almost all nations, viz. That every person has a guardian angel; and that these have always access to God, to receive orders relative to the management of their charge. See Psalm 34:8; Hebrews 1:14. Always behold the face - Hence, among the Jews, the angels were styled מלכי פנים, malakey panim, angels of the face, and Michael is said to be סר הפנים, sar ha-panim the prince of the face. This is an allusion to the privilege granted by eastern monarchs to their chief favourites; a privilege which others were never permitted to enjoy. The seven princes of Media and Persia, who were the chief favourites and privy-counsellors of Ahasuerus, are said to see the king's face. Esther 1:14; see also 2 Kings 25:19, and Jeremiah 51:25. Our Lord's words give us to understand that humble-hearted, child-like disciples, are objects of his peculiar care, and constant attention. The clause, εν ουρανοις, in the heavens, is wanting in several MSS., versions, and fathers. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge heed. Matthew 18:6,14 But whoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me... Zechariah 4:10 For who has despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice... their. Genesis 32:1,2 And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him... Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encamps round about them that fear him, and delivers them. Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. Acts 27:23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, behold. 2 Samuel 14:28 So Absalom dwelled two full years in Jerusalem, and saw not the king's face. Library May 31. "Whosoever Therefore Shall Humble Himself as this Little Child" (Matt. xviii. 4). "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child" (Matt. xviii. 4). You will never get a humble heart until it is born from above, from the heart of Christ. For man has lost his own humanity and alas, too often has a demon heart. God wants us, as Christians, to be simple, human, approachable and childlike. The Christians that we know and love best, and that are nearest to the Lord, are the most simple. Whenever we grow stilted we are only fit for a picture gallery, and we are only good … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Forgiven and Unforgiving The Wicked Servant Meetings for Prayer. Cross References 1 Kings 22:19 Micaiah continued, "Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne with all the multitudes of heaven standing around him on his right and on his left. Esther 1:14 and were closest to the king--Karshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memukan, the seven nobles of Persia and Media who had special access to the king and were highest in the kingdom. Luke 1:19 The angel said to him, "I am Gabriel. I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to tell you this good news. Acts 12:15 "You're out of your mind," they told her. When she kept insisting that it was so, they said, "It must be his angel." Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with human hands that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God's presence. Revelation 8:2 And I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 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