en_tn_condensed/mat/18/12.md

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)