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And blessed is he [a]who (A)does not [b]take offense at Me.”

Jesus’ Tribute to John the Baptist

Now as these men were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John, “What did you go out into (B)the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? [c]But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings’ [d]palaces!

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 11:6 Lit whoever
  2. Matthew 11:6 Or stumble over Me
  3. Matthew 11:8 Or Well then,
  4. Matthew 11:8 Lit houses

Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”(A)

As John’s(B) disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness(C) to see? A reed swayed by the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clothes are in kings’ palaces.

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