41 And whoever gives you a cup of water to drink(A) because of My name,[a] since you belong to the Messiah(B)—I assure you:(C) He will never lose his reward.(D)

Warnings from Jesus

42 “But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me(E)—it would be better for him if a heavy millstone[b](F) were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 43 And if your hand causes your downfall, cut it off.(G) It is better for you to enter life maimed(H) than to have two hands and go to hell—the unquenchable fire,(I)

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 9:41 Lit drink in the name
  2. Mark 9:42 A millstone turned by a donkey

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