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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 11:6
18th Century
Theologian
And blessed is he, etc. The word offence means a stumbling-block (see Barnes on Matthew 5:29).
This verse might be rendere…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 11:6
Whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me (ος αν μη σκανδαλισθη εν εμο). Indefinite relative clause with first aorist …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 11:4–6
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 11:6
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; …
John Calvin
On Matthew 11:6
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 11:6
17th Century
Pastor
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me.
The Jews were offended at Christ's parentage and birth, a…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 11:2–6
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 11:1–15
13th Century
Philosopher
After saying these things, the Lord passed from there to teach and preach, and this was for three reasons.
- So that what He had said by…