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Selected Verse: Matthew 11:6 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Mt 11:6 |
King James |
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| And blessed is he ... - The word "offence" means a "stumbling-block." See the notes at Mat 5:29. This verse might be rendered, "Happy is he to whom I shall not prove a stumbling-block." That is, happy is he who shall not take offence at my poverty and lowliness of life, so as to reject me and my doctrine. Happy is the one who can, notwithstanding that poverty and obscurity, see the evidence that I am the Messiah, and follow me. It is not improbable that John wished Jesus publicly to proclaim himself as the Christ, instead of seeking retirement. Jesus replied that he gave sufficient evidence of that by his works; that a man might discover it if he chose; and that he was blessed or happy who should appreciate that evidence and embrace him as the Christ, in spite of his humble manner of life. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
blessed
In prison, the King rejected, John's faith wavers; the Lord exhorts and encourages His servant.
Compare (Joh 15:20); (Isa 42:3). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Be offended (σκανδαλιοθῇ)
See on Mat 5:29. Rev., shall find none occasion of stumbling. Compare Wyc., shall not be slandered. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Happy is he who shall not be offended at me - Notwithstanding all these proofs that I am the Messiah. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended in me - Or, Happy is he who will not be stumbled at me; for the word σκανδαλιζεσθαι, in its root, signifies to hit against or stumble over a thing, which one may meet with in the way. The Jews, as was before remarked, expected a temporal deliverer. Many might he tempted to reject Christ, because of his mean appearance, etc., and so lose the benefit of salvation through him. To instruct and caution such, our blessed Lord spoke these words. By his poverty and meanness he condemns the pride and pomp of this world. He who will not humble himself, and become base, and poor, and vile in his own eyes, cannot enter into the kingdom of God. It is the poor, in general, who hear the Gospel; the rich and the great are either too busy, or too much gratified with temporal things, to pay any attention to the voice of God. |
29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.
29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.