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NASB | Matthew 11:6 "And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 11:6 "And blessed [joyful, favored by God] is he who does not take offense at Me [accepting Me as the Messiah and trusting confidently in My message of salvation]." [Luke 7:23] |
Bible Question:
What are some ways that one can "take offense at" the Lord? It is interesting to note the use of the word stumbling in the Amphlified version. As I did a search on the word stumble, I came across this reference where Jesus is called "A STONE OF STUMBLING AND A ROCK OF OFFENSE"; for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, and to this doom they were also appointed." 1 Peter 2:8 I'd appreciate your comments! |
Bible Answer: Hi Mommapbs, The Jews took offense at the Lord because He was claiming to be God. You are asking a "capitalization" question here in that the Greek does not give us help in knowing whether Jesus is a stone or a Stone, a rock or a Rock. For the Jews, Jesus was a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense. But we come to Him as a living stone, rejected by men, but choice and precious in the sight of (God). 1 Peter 2:9, "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's/ own possession..." Ephesians 1:14, "...who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's/ own possession, to the praise of His glory. For this reason I too, having heard of your faith in the Lord (Jesus) which exists among you, and your love for all the saints...." The Jews had seen the works of (Christ) but they stumbled over Him/. The parentheses and slash are mine of course for comparison. Matthew 11:6, "And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me/." Matthew 13:57, "And they took offense at Him/..." Mark 6:3, "...And they took offense at Him/." The Jews did not recognize Him as the Prophet, as the Son of Mary, the carpenter's Son, a Man who did miracles, nor the Rock of ages. From the heart, Ray |
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