Translations
Modern
“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.
Traditional
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.
Literal
“ I have spoken these things to you so that you should not fall away.
Latin
Hæc locutus sum vobis, ut non scandalizemini.
Original
Greek
English
“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.
Notes
Jesus had described the coming conflicts so the disciples would not abandon their faith (literally be caused to stumble (15:18–25). The biggest challenge they would encounter was rejecting their faith in front of their opponents (see Matthew 23:34; Luke 6:22). This would especially be true during the difficult times ahead (see John 12:35; 1 John 2:9–11).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
First Letter of John Jesus Christ John, Gospel of Persecution
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Teaches his Disciples Offense: Saints Warned Against Taking Persecution of the Righteous Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning