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Luke 17:1 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 17:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 17 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Temptations to Sin
“Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!”
Luke 17:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 17:1
Jesus warns about causing sin: 'Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!' The word 'offences' (σκάνδαλα, skandala) means stumbling blocks, enticements to sin, or causes of spiritual ruin. Jesus states these are 'impossible' not to come (ἀνένδεκτόν ἐστιν τοῦ τὰ σκάνδαλα μὴ ἐλθεῖν, anendekton estin tou ta skandala mē elthein)—in a fallen world, temptations are inevitable. However, 'woe' (οὐαί, ouai) is pronounced on those 'through whom they come' (δι' οὗ ἔρχεται, di' hou erchetai). While temptation is inevitable, bei...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 17:1
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“but judge this rather”
“that those who are approved may be revealed among you.”
“brothers”
“if food causes my brother to stumble”
“and said to Peter”
“either to Jews”
“however it is evil for that man who creates a stumbling block by eating.”
“that they should make an image to the beast who had the sword wound and lived.”
“because they didn't receive the love of the truth”