“But by the punishment of the man who offends, learn the reward of him who saves. For had not the salvation of one soul been of such exceeding care to Christ, He would not threaten with such a punishment the offender.”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Catena Aurea by Aquinas
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2It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
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1Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
— Luke 17:2 —
3Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.