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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/luke/17.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/17.htm">New International Version</a> It would be better for them to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around their neck than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/nlt/luke/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. <a href="/esv/luke/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/bsb/luke/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/blb/luke/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is better for him if a millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/kjv/luke/17.htm">King James Bible</a> It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones. <a href="/nkjv/luke/17.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/luke/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> It is better for him if a millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea, than that he may cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/nasb/luke/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/nasb77/luke/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “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 cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/lsb/luke/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he would cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/amp/luke/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone [as large as one turned by a donkey] were hung around his neck and he were hurled into the sea, than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble [in sin and lose faith]. <a href="/csb/luke/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/hcsb/luke/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/asv/luke/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/cev/luke/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> would be better off thrown into the ocean with a heavy stone tied around their neck. <a href="/erv/luke/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/gwt/luke/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It would be best for that person to be thrown into the sea with a large stone hung around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to lose his faith. <a href="/gnt/luke/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> It would be better for him if a large millstone were tied around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/isv/luke/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/msb/luke/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> It would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/net/luke/17.htm">NET Bible</a> It would be better for him to have a millstone tied around his neck and be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/nheb/luke/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/wbt/luke/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. <a href="/wey/luke/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It would be well for him if, with a millstone round his neck, he were lying at the bottom of the sea, rather than that he should cause even one of these little ones to fall. <a href="/web/luke/17.htm">World English Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> it is more profitable to him if a weighty millstone is put around his neck, and he has been cast into the sea, than that he may cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/blb/luke/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> It is better for him if a millstone is hung around his neck and he is thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/ylt/luke/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> it is more profitable to him if a weighty millstone is put round about his neck, and he hath been cast into the sea, than that he may cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/slt/luke/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> It is profitable to him if the millstone of an ass were placed about his neck, and he cast into the sea, rather than he should offend one of these little ones.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> It were better for him, that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should scandalize one of these little ones. <a href="/cpdv/luke/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were placed around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than to lead astray one of these little ones. <a href="/nabre/luke/17.htm">New American Bible</a> It would be better for him if a millstone were put around his neck and he be thrown into the sea than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It would be better for you if a millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea than for you to cause one of these little ones to stumble.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> It were better for him that an ass’ millstone were hanged on his neck, and he thrown into the sea, than cause one of these little ones to stumble. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “It were better for him if the millstone of a donkey were hung on his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he would subvert one of these little ones.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> It would be better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. <a href="/godbey/luke/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>it is good for him if a millstone is hung around his neck, and he is cast into the sea, rather than that he may offend one of these little ones.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> It would be advantageous for him, if a milstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea, rather than offend one of these little ones. <a href="/mace/luke/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> it were better for him that a milstone were hang'd about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should occasion any innocent person to relapse. <a href="/wey/luke/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> It would be well for him if, with a millstone round his neck, he were lying at the bottom of the sea, rather than that he should cause even one of these little ones to fall. <a href="/worrell/luke/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>It were profitable for him, if a millstone were placed about his neck, and he thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>It were better for him that a milstone were hung about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should cause one of these little ones to offend.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/17-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=6753" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/17.htm">Temptations and Trespasses</a> 1Jesus said to His disciples, “It is inevitable that stumbling blocks will come, but woe to the one through whom they come! 2<a href="/greek/3081.htm" title="3081: lysitelei (V-PIA-3S) -- It is advantageous to, it profits. ">It would be better</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for him</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">to have</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithos (N-NMS) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">a millstone</a> <a href="/greek/3457.htm" title="3457: mylikos (Adj-NMS) -- Belonging to a mill. From mulos; belonging to a mill."></a> <a href="/greek/4029.htm" title="4029: perikeitai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From peri and keimai; to lie all around, i.e. Inclose, encircle, hamper.">hung</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">around</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5137.htm" title="5137: trachēlon (N-AMS) -- The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life.">neck</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4496.htm" title="4496: erriptai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- A primary verb; to fling (see in ekteino), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit; by extension, to disperse.">to be thrown</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea</a> <a href="/greek/2228.htm" title="2228: ē (Conj) -- Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than.">than</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to cause</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutōn (DPro-GMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">of these</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikrōn (Adj-GMP) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">little ones</a> <a href="/greek/4624.htm" title="4624: skandalisē (V-ASA-3S) -- From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).">to stumble. </a> 3Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a> 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. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Mark 9:42</a> 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 thrown into the sea. <a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Matthew 5:19</a> So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-12.htm">1 Corinthians 8:12</a> By sinning against your brothers in this way and wounding their weak conscience, you sin against Christ. <a href="/romans/14-13.htm">Romans 14:13</a> Therefore let us stop judging one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way. <a href="/1_john/2-10.htm">1 John 2:10</a> Whoever loves his brother remains in the light, and there is no cause of stumbling in him. <a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1</a> Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a> Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— <a href="/romans/14-21.htm">Romans 14:21</a> It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything to cause your brother to stumble. <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">1 Timothy 4:12</a> Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. <a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">1 Peter 2:8</a> and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. <a href="/matthew/25-40.htm">Matthew 25:40</a> And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’ <a href="/proverbs/28-10.htm">Proverbs 28:10</a> He who leads the upright along the path of evil will fall into his own pit, but the blameless will inherit what is good. <a href="/ezekiel/34-18.htm">Ezekiel 34:18</a> Is it not enough for you to feed on the good pasture? Must you also trample the rest of the pasture with your feet? Is it not enough for you to drink the clear waters? Must you also muddy the rest with your feet? <a href="/isaiah/57-14.htm">Isaiah 57:14</a> And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.better.<a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/26-24.htm">Matthew 26:24</a> The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.<a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Mark 9:42</a> And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.one.<a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.<a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.<a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3-5,10,14</a> And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-24.htm">Better</a> <a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/16-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Little</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Millstone</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/mark/9-47.htm">Offend</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/luke/12-51.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-3.htm">Weighty</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Better</a> <a href="/exodus/15-5.htm">Bottom</a> <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/acts/9-18.htm">Dropped</a> <a href="/luke/20-18.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Great</a> <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Hanged</a> <a href="/luke/19-48.htm">Hung</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Little</a> <a href="/revelation/18-21.htm">Millstone</a> <a href="/acts/15-10.htm">Neck</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Offend</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/acts/20-20.htm">Profitable</a> <a href="/luke/17-8.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/luke/19-43.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/luke/19-44.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/luke/21-3.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/acts/25-7.htm">Weighty</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 17</div>1. <a href="/luke/17-1.htm">Jesus teaches to avoid occasions of offense;</a> 3. <a href="/luke/17-3.htm">and to forgive one another.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/17-5.htm">The power of faith.</a> 6. <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">How we are bound to God.</a> 11. <a href="/luke/17-11.htm">Jesus heals ten lepers.</a> 22. <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Of the kingdom of God, and the coming of the Son of Man.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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A millstone, a large stone used for grinding grain, was extremely heavy, symbolizing a burden too great to bear. In ancient times, the imagery of a millstone around the neck was a vivid picture of certain death by drowning. This metaphor underscores the seriousness of causing spiritual harm to others, particularly those who are vulnerable in their faith.and to be thrown into the sea The sea often represents chaos and judgment in biblical literature. Being thrown into the sea with a millstone would mean an inevitable and irreversible fate. This imagery is used to convey the gravity of the offense and the certainty of divine justice. The sea, in Jewish thought, was also a place of fear and uncertainty, further highlighting the dire consequences of leading others astray.than to cause one of these little ones to stumble "Little ones" refers to those who are young in faith or vulnerable, not necessarily children. The term "stumble" indicates causing someone to sin or lose faith. This warning is a call to protect and nurture the faith of others, especially those who are impressionable. The phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of caring for the weak and the innocent, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a> and <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Mark 9:42</a>, where similar warnings are given. The protection of the "little ones" is a reflection of God's heart for the humble and the lowly, aligning with the teachings of Jesus on humility and service.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, offering a stern warning about causing others to sin. 2. <a href="/topical/l/little_ones.htm">Little Ones</a> Refers to believers, particularly those who are young in faith or vulnerable. 3. <a href="/topical/m/millstone.htm">Millstone</a> A large, heavy stone used for grinding grain, symbolizing a severe consequence. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sea.htm">Sea</a> Represents a place of judgment or destruction in this context. 5. <a href="/topical/s/stumbling.htm">Stumbling</a> A metaphor for leading someone into sin or causing them to fall away from faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_seriousness_of_sin.htm">The Seriousness of Sin</a> Jesus uses strong imagery to convey the gravity of leading others into sin. This underscores the importance of living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_to_fellow_believers.htm">Responsibility to Fellow Believers</a> As members of the body of Christ, we have a duty to support and uplift one another, ensuring our actions do not cause others to falter in their faith. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_our_influence.htm">Guarding Our Influence</a> We must be mindful of how our words and actions impact others, especially those who are new or vulnerable in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> This passage calls for self-examination and accountability within the Christian community to prevent causing others to stumble. <a href="/topical/t/the_weight_of_leadership.htm">The Weight of Leadership</a> Those in positions of influence or leadership within the church bear a significant responsibility to guide others rightly and avoid leading them into sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 17</a> <a href="/q/what_does_a_millstone_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What does a millstone symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'handed_over_to_satan'_mean.htm">Why should few aspire to be teachers?</a> <a href="/q/why_should_few_aspire_to_be_teachers.htm">Why should few aspire to be teachers?</a> <a href="/q/bible_on_clergy_abuse,_forgiveness.htm">How does the Bible address clergy abuse and forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) It were batter for him . . .--See Note on <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm" title="But whoever 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.">Matthew 18:6</a>, where the order of the two sayings is inverted. Assuming the words to have been repeated where we find them here, the "little ones" must mean the disciples of Christ who are, in both senses of the word "offended" by the worldliness of those who profess to be religious. They are made to stumble by the temptation to follow the bad example, or their faith in the reality of godliness is shaken by seeing that the form exists without the power. <a href="/commentaries/luke/17-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>It would be better λυσιτελεῖ (lysitelei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3081.htm">Strong's 3081: </a> It is advantageous to, it profits. for him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. to have εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. a millstone λίθος (lithos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. hung περίκειται (perikeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4029.htm">Strong's 4029: </a> From peri and keimai; to lie all around, i.e. Inclose, encircle, hamper. around περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. neck τράχηλον (trachēlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5137.htm">Strong's 5137: </a> The neck. Probably from trecho; the throat, i.e. life. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to be thrown ἔρριπται (erriptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4496.htm">Strong's 4496: </a> A primary verb; to fling (see in ekteino), which indicates an extended projection); by qualification, to deposit; by extension, to disperse. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sea θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. than ἢ (ē) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2228.htm">Strong's 2228: </a> Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. {to cause} ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of these τούτων (toutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. little [ones] μικρῶν (mikrōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). to stumble. σκανδαλίσῃ (skandalisē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4624.htm">Strong's 4624: </a> From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 17:2 It would be better for him if (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/17-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 17:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 17:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/17-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 17:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 17:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>