Luke 7:23

John’s Inquiry · Luke 7:18–23
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Translations

Modern
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
Traditional
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
Literal
And blessed is the one who shall not be caused to stumble in Me.”
Latin
…et beatus est quicumque non fuerit scandalizatus in me.

Original

Greek
English
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”

Notes

Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me: The blessing is for those who are willing to leave behind their own expectations about the Christ and accept Jesus’s path of suffering.

John’s disciples: See study note on 5:33. John was now in prison (3:19–20). He wondered if Jesus was truly the Christ since Jesus did not act like a powerful political king who would defeat the Romans. In response, Jesus defined his role as God's chosen king.

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist

Events

Parallels

Matthew 11:1–6

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Disease Jesus Christ John the Baptist Luke, Gospel of Prophecy

Topics

Being Offended Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Receives the Message from John the Baptist (In Galilee) John: Sends Two Disciples to Jesus