Matthew 18:8

Matthew 18:8. And. The connection is: In view of this woe, remove all causes of offence in thyself! Comp. chap. Matthew 5:29-30. Here the reference is more general, namely, to whatever in us, however dear or necessary, which would lead us astray, sever our fellowship with Christ. Special application (not to be pressed): the hand denotes aptitude for government, the foot for exertion, the eye for knowledge, all in ecclesiastical matters. The context suggests that all these members (representing talents, etc.) should be used, not for purposes of pride, but to the edification of the little ones.