A.T. Robertson Commentary Matthew 11:6

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 11:6

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Matthew 11:6

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me." — Matthew 11:6 (ASV)

Whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me (ος αν μη σκανδαλισθη εν εμο). Indefinite relative clause with first aorist passive subjunctive. This beatitude is a rebuke to John for his doubt even though in prison. Doubt is not a proof of superior intellect, scholarship, or piety. John was in the fog and that is the time not to make serious decisions. "In some way even the Baptist had found some occasion of stumbling in Jesus" (Plummer).