KJV ORIGINAL
And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You're blessed if you don't let me become a stumbling block for you.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The real blessing is staying open to who Jesus actually is, even when it's not what you expected.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse occurs after Jesus responds to disciples sent by John the Baptist, who was in prison and questioning whether Jesus was the promised Messiah. Jesus had been performing miracles and teaching in ways that challenged the expectations of many Jews, who anticipated a warrior-king to overthrow Roman rule rather than a humble servant. Thus, Jesus pronounces a blessing on those who do not stumble or take offense at His unexpected methods and identity.
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