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Luke 7:23 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 7:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 7 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”
Luke 7:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 7:23
Jesus concludes: 'And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.' The Greek 'skandalisthē' (σκανδαλισθῇ, offended) means to stumble, take offense, fall away. The 'blessing' (Greek 'makarios,' μακάριος) comes to those who don't stumble over Jesus—who accept Him despite offense to human expectations or preferences. Jesus often offends—His claims, His associates, His ethics, His cross. Blessing comes to those who embrace Him anyway. Faith perseveres through offense; unbelief stumbles and falls away. This beatitude separates genuine disciples from those seeking a convenient, comfortable...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 7:23
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“but for both houses of Israel”
“but for those who are disobedient”
“but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;”
“A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.”
“and said to Mary”
“for they are foolishness to him”
“the world through its wisdom didn't know God”
“when they heard this”