It were well for him (λυσιτελε αυτω). An old word, but only here in the N.T., from λυσιτελης and this from λυω, to pay, and τα τελ…

It is impossible. It must happen. Such is the state of things that it will be. See these verses explained in See Barnes,[Reference Matthew…

It were better for him...—See Note on Matthew 18:6, where the order of the two sayings is inverted. Assuming the words to have been repeat…

But woe unto him, through whom they come! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than th…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Because the Pharisees were covetous and denounced Christ when He preached about poverty, He told them…

(1–3a) Jesus has been addressing the Pharisees since 16:14. Now he resumes his conversation with the disciples, warning them about “things that cau…

It were better for him that a millstone
(See Gill on Matthew 18:6) and (See Gill on Mark 9:42).