These little ones; these disciples of mine, who are little ones in character. See note on ver Matthew 18:3. The precept has reference to all Christ's humble followers, but is more especially applicable to those who are poor and obscure.

Their angels; who are sent forth to minister to them. Hebrews 1:14.

Always behold the face of my Father; how dear, then, must they be to God, and how great the peril of those who offend them. As angels, who always have access to God and enjoy intimate communion with him, are not ashamed to minister to the poorest and most humble of his people, no human being should be.

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