⁶ “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me—it would be better for him if a heavy millstone^[a] were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea!^{(A) 7} Woe to the world because of offenses. For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.^(B)

Warnings from Jesus

⁴² “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me^(A)—it would be better for him if a heavy millstone^[a](B) were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

¹⁹ There must, indeed, be factions^(A) among you, so that those who are approved may be recognized among you.