Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 11:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 11:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 11 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”
Matthew 11:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 11:6
Jesus adds a beatitude: 'blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.' The word 'offended' (σκανδαλισθῇ/skandalisthē) means to stumble, fall away, or be caused to sin—it's the root of our word 'scandal.' Jesus acknowledges He Himself will be a stumbling block to many (1 Peter 2:8). His claim is not that He'll please everyone but that blessing comes to those who aren't driven away by offense. What might cause offense? His humble origins, association with sinners, Pharisaic perception of sabbath violations, refusal to establish political kingdom, the scandal of the cross. Reformed theol...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 11:6
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“but for both houses of Israel”
“for they are foolishness to him”
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.,,,,,,,,”
“many of his disciples went back”
“and will deliver up one another”
“but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;”
“as he said these things”
“when they heard this”
“Doubtless you will tell me this parable, 'Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in your hometown.'”
“a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.{Isaiah 8:14} For they stumble at the word”