{Despise} (kataphron(8873)(8874)e). Literally, "think down on,"
with the assumption of superiority. {Their angels} (hoi aggeloi
aut(936e)). The Jews believed that each nation had a guardian angel
( Da 10:13,20f.  12:1 ). The seven churches in Revelation ( Re
1:20 ) have angels, each of them, whatsoever the meaning is. Does
Jesus mean to teach here that each little child or child of faith
had a special angel who appears in God's presence, "see the face
of my Father" (lepousin to pros(9370)on tou patros mou) in special
intimacy? Or does he simply mean that the angels do take an
interest in the welfare of God's people ( Heb 1:14 )? There is
comfort to us in that thought. Certainly Jesus means that the
Father takes special care of his "little ones" who believe in
Him. There are angels in God's presence ( Lu 1:19 ).