That referenced verse isnt about kids, its about his disciples (the little ones are his disciples) dont ask why, idk why, but that what its actually referencing.
That said, one can certainly apply it to pedos if they want, its just not the original meaning.
The disciples and followers of Christ were considered Wheat (vs tares) and the enemy grinded them down (mill stone)
So Jesus was saying that the method of causing distress to his followers should be cast back on the enemy, to grind them down.
And to throw into the sea means to throw into the people. Meaning 'it wont be safe for them to walk the streets'.
The sea means 'multitudes of people, tribes, languages, etc' just basically massive amounts of people.
This is verse 5..........5 Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me." He s not talking about his disciples, don't be a pedo apologist, be a Jesus apologist. Just forget it man, HES NOT TALKING ABOUT KIDS. ok. I hate conversations like this.....if your a Christian...then we have nothing to squabble about. Your splitting hairs.
Old news, however to clarify;
That referenced verse isnt about kids, its about his disciples (the little ones are his disciples) dont ask why, idk why, but that what its actually referencing.
That said, one can certainly apply it to pedos if they want, its just not the original meaning.
The disciples and followers of Christ were considered Wheat (vs tares) and the enemy grinded them down (mill stone)
So Jesus was saying that the method of causing distress to his followers should be cast back on the enemy, to grind them down.
And to throw into the sea means to throw into the people. Meaning 'it wont be safe for them to walk the streets'.
The sea means 'multitudes of people, tribes, languages, etc' just basically massive amounts of people.
So now, does Rev 18:21 make more sense?
You are splitting hairs. There is more to it than you say.
Splitting hairs?
No. Im clarifying the actual intent and audience of that specific verse. Care to correct me, or just criticize me..
This is verse 5..........5 Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me." He s not talking about his disciples, don't be a pedo apologist, be a Jesus apologist. Just forget it man, HES NOT TALKING ABOUT KIDS. ok. I hate conversations like this.....if your a Christian...then we have nothing to squabble about. Your splitting hairs.
Pedo apologist? You can fuck right off with that shit.
Just one example.
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