Mark 9:41-42

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Mark 9:41-42

41Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.
42But 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.
— Mark 9:41-42

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A Cup of Water
Illustration of Mark 9:41 NLT

Illustration of Mark 9:41 NLT -- "I tell you the truth. If a person helps you by giving you a drink of water because you belong to the Christ, then that person will truly get his reward."

Cold Water
Illustration of Mark 9:41

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

I tell you the truth, anyone who gives...
Illustration of Mark 9:41

Illustration of Mark 9:41 -- I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.

No Stumbling Blocks Accepted
Illustration of Mark 9:42 NLT

Illustration of Mark 9:42 NLT -- [Jesus continued,] "But if you cause one of these little ones who trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for you to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone hung around your neck."

They will be rewarded!
Illustration of Mark 9:41

Inspirational illustration of Mark 9:41 -- truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly be rewarded.

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