King James Version
Luke 7:23 in the King James Version says “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” — study this verse from Luke chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”
Luke 7:23 · KJV
And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
“be offended”
G4624to entrap, i.e., trip up (figuratively, stumble (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)
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