# one of these little ones "one of these lowly ones" or "the least important of these." This refers to Jesus's disciples. # in the name of a disciple "because that person is a disciple" or "because he knows that that person is a disciple." # he will ... his reward Here "he" and "his" refer to the one who is giving. # he will in no way lose his reward This is not about having a possession taken away. Alternate translation: "he will certainly receive his reward"