Luke 17:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Jesus turned to his disciples and said, 'Look, bad things are going to happen, that's just reality. But seriously, you do NOT want to be the person causing them.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Drama's inevitable, but don't be the one starting it.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by an author traditionally identified as Luke, addressed to Theophilus and a wider Gentile Christian audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. The author aimed to present a reliable narrative of Jesus' life and teachings, drawing on earlier sources

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