Would the Real Elijah Please Come Forth!

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101G said:
I have notice that when people Laugh, they are at a lost to respond. so lets give it time.

2 Angelina,

when you get off from work, consider this on the Lord's terrible Day.

Isaiah 34:8 "For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion".
read Clark commentary on this verse concerning ,"recompences for the controversy of Zion" you might be enlighten.
after reading the commentary on the verse in question, lets breakdown the two main word, "vengeance", and Zero in on "recompences"

vengeance, means wrath. or Judgment, (see the Greek word, ,G1349, dike). we will look at judgment later, that's in Revelation 11:1 "to measure"
but the Hebrew word is, H5359 נָקָם naqam (naw-kawm') n-m.
1. revenge
[from H5358]
KJV: + avenged, quarrel, vengeance.
Root(s): H5358
Nahum 1:2 "God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies". the question must be asked then, who, or what are God's enemies?. lets eliminate the #1 choice on your mind right now, "the devil". he's our enemy, he's only a tempter. scripture. 1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour". so the devil is our adversary. because he can't do nothing without our help. John 8:44 "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it". this is kinda narrowing it down. well lets narrow it down to the core and see who or what is God enemies. Romans 5:10 "For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life". so what was the cause of us being God's enemies?. lets back up a few scriptures and see. Romans 5:8 "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us". that's the reason why we were enemies of God, because of SIN. what do God hate?,
Proverbs 6:16 "These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him".17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren". O yes, sound like what we use to be. but God have cut us off from SIN.

Micah 5:8 "And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver. 9 Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off. 10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots: 11 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds: 12 And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers: 13 Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.7 14 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.8 15 And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard".
when did this happen?. answer verse 8 "And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people". when was the remnant among the Gentiles?. 1 Peter 1:1 "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied".
James 1:1 "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting".
lets see this remant from the old testament.
Micah 5:1 "Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. 3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel". this is the Church of Zion
question, until the time that she which travaileth, who is this that travaileth in child birth?. the church in the wilderness. (ISRAEL). Revelation chapter 12

Joel 2:32 "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call".
now, recompences, according to Mickelson's Enhanced Strong's Greek and Hebrew Dictionaries H7966 שִׁלּוּם שִׁלּוּם shilluwm (shil-loom') (or shillum {shil-loom'}) n-m.
1. a requital, i.e. (secure) retribution, (venal) a fee
[from H7999]
KJV: recompense, reward.
Root(s): H7999
the root of this word "recompences", is the Hebrew word, H7999 שָׁלַם shalam (shaw-lam') v. according to Brown-Driver-Briggs' Hebrew Definitions,
means, restoring, or to complete or finish. comfort, or an advocate, or defender.
you know what a comforter, or advocate is.
according to Brown-Driver-Briggs' Hebrew Definitions. the root of the word H7999, "Shalam".
1. to be in a covenant of peace, be at peace
a. (Qal)
1. to be at peace
2. peaceful one (participle)
b. (Pual) one in covenant of peace (participle)
c. (Hiphil)
1. to make peace with
2. to cause to be at peace
d. (Hophal) to live in peace
2. to be complete, be sound
a. (Qal)
1. to be complete, be finished, be ended
2. to be sound, be uninjured
b. (Piel)
1. to complete, finish
2. to make safe
3. to make whole or good, restore, make compensation
4. to make good, pay
5. to requite, recompense, reward
c. (Pual)
1. to be performed
2. to be repaid, be requited
d. (Hiphil)
1. to complete, perform
2. to make an end of

is not this our Eight King, the Prince of the kings of the earth?.
is not Jesus our peace? the prince of peace?. for he is our comfort.
Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ".

Colossians 1:20 "And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven". was not the blood for the atonement for sin?. and by that atonement we have PEACE John 16:33 "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world". John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid".
is this not a comfort, and as you know Jesus is the Comfort that Israel was Looking for. scripture, Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. 2 Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins. 3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God". so here again is our two witness, Jesus and John the Baptist. did not John prepare the way for the Lord our God?. was not our Lord the sacrifice for our sins?. again is not our Lord the comforter of our PEACE with God?. Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace". I have bold and underlined the word for comforter, Counsellor. meaning an advocate, or defender. is not the Child that was born the comfort of Israel?. lets see. Luke 2:25 there was a man in Israel name Simeon, and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him". that word consolation means Counsellor, advocate. Noun,G3874, paraklesis means a calling to one's side" (para, "beside," kaleo, "to call"); hence, either "an exhortation, or consolation, comfort, (here "looking for the consolation of Israel" is equivalent to waiting for the coming of the Messiah). THERE'S OUR PEACE MAKER. and how did he make peace between us and God?. by dying for our sins. that is the JUDGMENT, or the GREAT and TERRIBLE DAY OF THE LORD. Isaiah said it best. Isaiah 35:4 "Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you". all of our topic is wrapped up in these couple of verse of scripture. I hope you can see it. read Isaiah chapters 34, and 35

Love and Peace
101G.
I am utterly amazed at the way that you have taken scripture and added it to another to create a huge picture, that has no bearing on the topic at hand. There is no doubt in my mind that some of the OT scriptures, related to Jesus and his impending work of the cross... The OT prophets, prophesied about it up to John [the Baptist] Matthew 11:13. However, the Book of Revelation was written by John after Jesus died and rose again. John was a prisoner on the island of Patmos and was taken to heaven in the spirit to observe and write down the things that are to come. Revelation 1: 1,2,3. note:

Revelation 1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His servant John

Most scholars believe that Revelation was written around 95A.D...although some believe that it was written before 70A.D. [to co-incide with the destruction of Jerusalem.]

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what's wrong sister, you don't know, or understand prophecy?. it's the testimony of Jesus Christ. and when was this testimony fulfilled?. that's right the NEW TESTAMENT
 

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Hi again 101G ^_^

My Quote: For 5 months?...no, Jesus was in ministry for 3 years before his death on the cross. Nothing in the bible suggests that he did anything while on earth, for 5 months...

101G: was 70 week of Daniel literally 70 WEEKS?, as you say huh?. remember Revelation is symbolic.
5 months is not mentioned at all as a symbolic statement by anyone accept what is written in Revelation 11.

My quote:Now this is actually the point where I began to laugh...sorry please listen carefully. "It says: that the two witnesses" bodies will lie in the street of this great city - where "also" their Lord was crucified. Meaning the Lord was also crucified in this great city...

101G: I must laugh now, was not the body of our Lord laid, and not buried, is this the STREET YOU CALLED STRAIGHT?. I told you Revelation is symbolic. is it true that he was laid?. a street is the truth, called straight.
Boy you are really grabbing at straws here brother...when did I mention anything about a street called straight?

My quote: You added Revelation 11:10 into Matthew 28:11 but the inhabitants of the earth did not celebrate or send gifts to each other

101G: sorry I didn't add anything. it was already there.
...no you did not...and there is also nothing in this scripture [Matthew 28:11] that says they celebrated or sent gifts to each other either... :blink: are we reading the same bible here?

101G: now for John rising with Our Lord.

I see you're still ignorant of Revelation symbolism. lets point this out. are you buried with Christ Jesus?. please give us your date when you was buried with Christ Jesus?. (smile). Paul was, Romans 6:4 "Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life". are you getting this sister?.have you been raised, and walking in NEWNESS of LIFE as he is?.
Your building a strawman's argument...I thought that we were going to discuss this line by line but it seems that your lines are a little blurred. If Revelation is symbolic then the beast, false prophet and Satan are not thrown into the lake of fire and people who are alive and those who have died will not come before the Judgment seat of God ? is that what you are saying 101G? :huh:

101G: what's wrong sister, you don't know, or understand prophecy?. it's the testimony of Jesus Christ. and when was this testimony fulfilled?. that's right the NEW TESTAMENT
What is wrong brother... is that I do understand prophecy...but I do not understand your personal interpretation of it?

BB

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sister I will not argue over the word of God. if you're still looking for the two witness, that's fine, keep looking.

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Greetings bro Tom

The Beast that kills them, the one who came out of the bottomless pit, is Allah Mahozeim, the god of war & fortresses.
...no his name is Abaddon [Hebrew] or Appollyon [Greek] The destroyer and he is a "Fallen Angelic Being." Revelation 9:1, 11.

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"...no his name is Abaddon [Hebrew] or Appollyon [Greek] The destroyer and he is a "Fallen Angelic Being."
Angelina.

Yes, you are correct, but Ala Mahozeim is the exact name pronounced in Chaldean...[ Daniel 11:37]....& originally written, copied in that language; possibly by Daniel himself. ALA then = ALLAH today.
 

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Yes, you are correct, but Ala Mahozeim is the exact name pronounced in Chaldean...[ Daniel 11:37]....& originally written, copied in that language; possibly by Daniel himself. ALA then = ALLAH today.
Daniel 11



36 “The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place. 37 He will show no regard for the gods of his ancestors or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. 38 Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses; a god unknown to his ancestors he will honor with gold and silver, with precious stones and costly gifts. 39 He will attack the mightiest fortresses with the help of a foreign god and will greatly honor those who acknowledge him. He will make them rulers over many people and will distribute the land at a price.

Sorry...this name is not recorded in Daniel? :huh:

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"Sorry...this name is not recorded in Daniel?" :huh:
Angelina.

Oh, but it is. I've been trying to explain to you that it is written in Chaldean, not Hebrew. The " god of fortresses" segment, in Chaldean, is transliterated "Ala Mahozeim."...which actually is the name & title of Allah....the god of war or fortresses. Most translations do not bring this out, preferring the Hebrew or English as above. Even Strong [ concordance ] does not elaborate in this but leaves it to the Hebrew.

If you want more scholarly representation, find a copy of TWO BABYLONS, by Alexander Hislop...[ brilliant ]...& search the reference...& you will find the Chaldean reference naming Allah .
 

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The king of the Cyclops, "the inventors of tower-building," occupied a position exactly correspondent to that of Rhea,who "first erected (towers) in cities." If, therefore, Rhea, the wife of Kronos, was the goddess of fortifications, Kronos or Saturn, the husband of Rhea, that is, Ninus or Nimrod, the first king of Babylon, must have been Ala mahozin, the god of fortifications."
The Two Babylons,Alexander Hislop, Chapter 2, section 2 subsection 1.
note what he says at the bottom of this page.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/babylon/sect221.htm#backa

The name "Ala-Mahozim" is never,as far as I know, found in any ancient uninspired author, and in the Scripture itself it is found only in a prophecy.
Hmmm....maybe it's because it's not true? :huh:

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Brothertom, You began thiss with "A Proper Test" the reality is this is not even close to a proper test, but rather another attempt to disclode what you claim to have experienced. Now, Many of the questions above I can answer - such as have I met Jesus... the answer is yes, face to face. Have I seen angels? - nope, but I knew I could have, I did not need to - for I had faith.

You wrote " Or.....have you been watching the clouds one day, & a buffalo head appeared, & some initials formed of you & your family, & a pool cue bridge too, that identified you as your skill in pool, & this alone designated you as one of the Two Elijah-type prophets to come?

Forgive me for any pride in this Terry...but my fear for you is that delusion will carry you away. I'm not putting any value on myself; it just doesn't matter. I am called under the ROYAL TITLE OF BROTHER...& this is to the least of the brothers & sisters on the Earth, & what matters to God is that we learn to manifest Agape Love. "If I have all faith!" & have not this, I am nothing. 1 Corinthians 13. Love. Titles can be foolish. "

Forgive you for your pride??? i tend to think it is more then pride you are displaying here.

Elijah-type...??? LOL - As I do NOT consider myself an "Elijah-type" I am a mere Gentile-Christain, unworthy of the "position" God has opted for me. You are now causing me to doubt what you have written about yourself, to be true. For if all these things had occured, certainly you would not be so willing attack another witout proof or evidence with your denial. Please understand this for many will see signs and visions that are not prophets and these people should not have to endure ridicule from prophets or the Two Witnesses AND that is why I never attack another with denial and no evidence. How is it you are willing to attack one of the Two Witnesses and yet you would not attack someone who is not a prophjet yet was given vision(s) or had seen sign(s)? Please re-adjust your stance doing aso would serve you better. You can explain, if you will... how you should expect God or Christ Jesus to allow you to know what I have said is true or allow you to know who I am - all the while you ridicule me? I(f you wonder why you have been left in the dark on this issue, and yet you have experienced all the things you claim - this is the answer to it.

And to this I will respond... Delusion??? Well Brothertom there existed no delusion and exists no delusion (at least on my part) - according to your testimony above where you have listed all these things you have seen/felt/heard exactly where do you get off trying to tell ME that I have had delusions? Of that determination you have ZERO right. IF you really were invited to sense all these things of God then surely you would NOT label what I havew told you as delusional for what I have experienced is true and will certainly be understood in the end by all. Denial withOut Proof or Evidence is simply DOPE. Please do not allow yourself to engage in such rampant ignorance, I would think that this would be one of the first things you would have learned. Yes, Titles can be foolish. I have no faith in myself, but my faith belongs with God and Jesus only. For some reason all who atrtempt and assault against me have ignored WHY I posted WHO I am... it is not for me! God's Word tells us all who recognize a prophet as a prophet receives a prophet's reward... it is for that reason I revealed who I am. I was expressly clear on that point when I told who I am. Everyone seems to want whats in it for them - not me, I gave this to show whats in it for others, all the while knowing I would be ridiculed. Also by attempting to step on me YOU are attempting to elevate yourself !!! Exactly opposite of what you claim.

You wrote: " Have you ever been in the prescence of Satan multiple times? Has the wicked one ever been allowed to take you away into his domain...the Throne rooms of Hell, & capture you? "

This casts more doubt upon you as you seem to claim Satan must "like" Hell as well as reside there... neither is true, and one will remain true but the other is yet to come, at least this is my understanding. (SEE, I leave room for "my" personal errors, though ,my understanding is firm.)
Terry! we have decided in another post that you can eat all the kosher hotdogs you want during your mission.You can count on christians like myself,and others all over the world for our full support.
 

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Angelina: I read the notes....were these by Hislop? Nevertheless, he did firstly translate the Chaldean Ala-Mahozeim, as the title of "god of fortresses"...& equate it with Mars the "god of war", the Latin name. So, I believe it to be valid. I think that this Allah, is indeed the Prince of Persia himself that Michael the Arch-angel struggled with; Abaddon, Appolus, Allah, Mars.

You may say it is not in scripture, but consider that all scripture are translations, & in his study he chose to explain the "god of fortressess" portion as a transliteration & a title; IE: Ala-Mahozeim.

Wow! I did not know you could find this stuff on line & copy & paste...thank you for your response & tell me how to get there.
 

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Pelaides wrote: " Terry! we have decided in another post that you can eat all the kosher hotdogs you want during your mission.You can count on christians like myself,and others all over the world for our full support. "

Even before I posted who I am - I knew I would be ridiculed , insulted and denied for it. Those things I knew would happen and will continue to happen and I will continue to not allow those things to alter my perspective on what I wish for those I tell. When it is time and the understanding of the truth of my identity is known, those that did those things to me will not be charged for it because it was already a given - therefore an expected. But those that accepted me before seeing will receive a prophet's reward, and that is something I wish all could receive. God Bless and
Praise Jesus for he is my Lord and Savoir!
 

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Arnie Manitoba said:
terry

What is the ....."Prophets Reward" .... that you keep talking about ?
He's referring to Matthew 10:41
In the context it's being used I can help but think it's a rather self motivated proposal on both accounts.

I'm kinda thinking I don't want any part of the "reward" being offered.
 

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Rex said:
He's referring to Matthew 10:41
In the context it's being used I can help but think it's a rather self motivated proposal on both accounts.


I'm kinda thinking I don't want any part of the "reward" being offered.
Thanks ..... but I still wonder what Jesus meant by "a Prophets Reward" .... I was expecting terry would fully explain what he means when he uses the phrase.
 

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Arnie Manitoba said:
Thanks ..... but I still wonder what Jesus meant by "a Prophets Reward" .... I was expecting terry would fully explain what he means when he uses the phrase.
Perhaps the prophet might just go ahead and expound the entire passage:

Matthew 10:32-42 KJV
32. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
33. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34. Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
35. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
36. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
37. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
39. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
40. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
41. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.


For instance: Exactly who are these "little ones" at the close of the passage? :)
 

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daq said:
Perhaps the prophet might just go ahead and expound the entire passage:

Matthew 10:32-42 KJV
32. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.
33. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
34. Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
35. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
36. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
37. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
38. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
39. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.
40. He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
41. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.


For instance: Exactly who are these "little ones" at the close of the passage? :)
Matthew 10:42 One of these little ones - The very least Christian. Mar_9:41.

Originally taken from Zec_13:7. The reference is to their lowliness in spirit, their littleness in the eyes of an undiscerning world, while high in Heaven’s esteem.
 

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JB_Reformed Baptist said:
Matthew 10:42 One of these little ones - The very least Christian. Mar_9:41.

Originally taken from Zec_13:7. The reference is to their lowliness in spirit, their littleness in the eyes of an undiscerning world, while high in Heaven’s esteem.
Not every instance of "little ones" speaks of the very same exact principle. You may or may not be correct in what you suggest concerning the Matthew 10 passage quoted above, however, for the record; Mark 9:35-48 is a companion passage with Matthew 18:1-10 which both occur after the Transfiguration account. I know we all have the Scriptures but it is such a delight to post them:

Matthew 18:1-10 KJV
1. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2. And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3. 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.
5. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
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.
7. Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
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.
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.
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.

Mark 9:35-48 KJV
35. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
37. Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38. And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40. For he that is not against us is on our part.
41. For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
42. 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.
43. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
44. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
45. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
46. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
47. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
48. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
 

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"Little ones" sound like children in Mark 10

He took a little child whom he placed among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.”
“Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.”
“Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, for whoever is not against us is for us. Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.
“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.
 

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daq said:
Not every instance of "little ones" speaks of the very same exact principle. You may or may not be correct in what you suggest concerning the Matthew 10 passage quoted above, however, for the record; Mark 9:35-48 is a companion passage with Matthew 18:1-10 which both occur after the Transfiguration account. I know we all have the Scriptures but it is such a delight to post them:

Matthew 18:1-10 KJV
1. At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2. And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3. 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.
5. And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
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.
7. Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
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.
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.
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.

Mark 9:35-48 KJV
35. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,
37. Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
38. And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40. For he that is not against us is on our part.
41. For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.
42. 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.
43. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
44. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
45. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:
46. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
47. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:
48. Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Whatever.