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Blessed is he, whoever finds no occasion for stumbling in me."
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Beyond Earthly Expectations
Commentators explain that Jesus was a "stumbling block" because He didn't fit the popular mold of a conquering Messiah. His humble birth, poverty, and association with sinners offended many. The blessing Jesus speaks of is for those who can look past worldly expectations and see the divine truth of His identity through His works and words.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And blessed is he, etc. The word offence means a stumbling-block (see Barnes on Matthew 5:29).
This verse might be rendere…
Whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me (ος αν μη σκανδαλισθη εν εμο). Indefinite relative clause with first aorist …
19th Century
Anglican
Blessed is he — The words at once confirm the view that the question the messengers brought came from the Baptist himself, and show how te…
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Baptist
Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame wa…
Jesus’ answer briefly summarized his own miracles and preaching, using the language of Isa 35:5–6; 61:1 (with possible further allusions to 26:19; …
16th Century
Protestant
And blessed is he who shall not be offended in me. By this concluding statement Christ intended to remind them that he who would adhere fi…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me.
The Jews were offended at Christ's parentage and birth, a…
Some think that John sent this inquiry for his own satisfaction. Where there is true faith, there may yet be a mixture of unbelief. The remaining u…
13th Century
Catholic
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
