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Chapter 18

18:1  At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

kingdom

(See Scofield "Matthew 3:2")

18:6  But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

world

kosmos = world-system. John 7:7 ; Revelation 13:3-8 (See Scofield "Revelation 13:8") .

18:8  Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

everlasting

The Greek has "the" before "everlasting."

18:9  And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

hell

gehenna. (See Scofield "Matthew 5:22") .

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.

angels

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4") .

18:11  For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

lost

Son of man

(See Scofield "Matthew 8:20")

save (See Scofield "Romans 1:16")

lost (Greek - ajpovllumi ). (See Scofield "John 3:16")

18:15  Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

trespass

Sin. (See Scofield "Romans 3:23")

18:21  Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

sin

(See Scofield "Romans 3:23")

18:23  Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

kingdom

(See Scofield "Matthew 3:2")

18:34  And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.

tormentors

The ground of law, of exact justice. Cf. grace, Romans 3:23 Romans 3:24 ; Ephesians 4:30 ; John 1:17 (See Scofield "John 1:17")