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

Jesus’ Tribute to John

As these disciples of John were going away, Jesus began speaking 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? 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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