Jesus continues to use a little child as an example for the disciples.

## What do you think? ##

Think of how people act." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## does he not leave...and go off seeking...? ##

"he will always leave...and go off seeking..."

## ninety-nine ##

nine** - "99"

## it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should perish ##

"Your Father in heaven wants all of these little ones to live" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes]])