Question: Who Are the Little Ones (With Angels)? Please explain who are the “little ones” who are said to have their own angels, (as referred to in Matthew 18:10): “Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven”.
Answer: To begin our study of this question, we will look first at the term “little ones.” This expression is relatively common in the Old Testament, where it is translated from various Hebrew words. Depending on the context, the term can refer to a babe, a young child or to children. It is also used to represent family. In the New Testament the term appears only 6 times in the Authorized Version (KJV).
In each case it is translated from a single Greek word, micros [mik-ros’]. The word means small (in size, quantity or simply least, less, little, or small). This word does not seem to be related to age.
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Author: The Advocate
Keywords: Little ones, Little children, Guardian angels, Ministering spirits, Ministering angels, Become like little children
Bible reference(s): Matthew 18:2-6, Matthew 18:10, Mark 9:37, Luke 9:48, Hebrews 1:14
Source: “Question Box,” The Christadelphian Advocate.
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