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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is he who shall not fall away in Me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is <i>he</i>, whosoever shall not be offended in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is any person who does not take offense at Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And blessed [joyful, favored by God] is he who does not take offense at Me [accepting Me as the Messiah and trusting confidently in My message of salvation].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and blessed is the one who isn’t offended by me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And if anyone is not offended because of Me, he is blessed.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God will bless everyone who doesn't reject me because of what I do." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And blessed is he, whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever doesn't lose his faith in me is indeed blessed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />How happy are those who have no doubts about me!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />How blessed is anyone who is not offended by me!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is he who is not offended by me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And blessed is he to whom I shall not be the cause of his falling into sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and blessed is he who may not be stumbled in Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is he who shall not fall away in Me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and happy is he who may not be stumbled in me.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And happy is he who shall not give cause of offence in me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And blessed is he who has found no offense in me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And blessed is he who does not stumble on account of me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“And blessed is he who will not be suspicious of me.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and blessed is he that shall find in me no cause of offense.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and blessed is he, whosoever may not be offended in me.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended at me.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>And happy is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in Me."<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>and happy is <Fr><i>the man</i><FR> who shall not be offended <Fr><i>at any thing</i><FR> in me.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/11-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=2767" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">John's Inquiry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: makarios (Adj-NMS) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/4624.htm" title="4624: skandalisthē (V-ASP-3S) -- From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).">does not fall away</a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">on account of</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.” </a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-14.htm">Isaiah 8:14-15</a></span><br />And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">1 Peter 2:7-8</a></span><br />To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Luke 7:23</a></span><br />Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Romans 9:32-33</a></span><br />Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone, / as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">1 Corinthians 1:23</a></span><br />but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-60.htm">John 6:60-61</a></span><br />On hearing it, many of His disciples said, “This is a difficult teaching. Who can accept it?” / Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-1.htm">John 16:1</a></span><br />“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Matthew 13:57</a></span><br />And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “Only in his hometown and in his own household is a prophet without honor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-3.htm">Mark 6:3</a></span><br />Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Luke 4:28-29</a></span><br />On hearing this, all the people in the synagogue were enraged. / They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-23.htm">John 7:23-24</a></span><br />If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath? / Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a></span><br />If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Isaiah 28:16</a></span><br />So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a></span><br />The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And blessed is he, whoever shall not be offended in me.</p><p class="hdg">blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></b></br> Blessed <i>are</i> the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1,2</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1,2</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David, Maschil. Blessed <i>is he whose</i> transgression <i>is</i> forgiven, <i>whose</i> sin <i>is</i> covered… </p><p class="hdg">whosoever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-55.htm">Matthew 13:55-57</a></b></br> Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-12.htm">Matthew 15:12-14</a></b></br> Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/18-7.htm">Matthew 18:7</a></b></br> Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/10-22.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/10-13.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-34.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/daniel/5-16.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/matthew/4-9.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/10-39.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/matthew/3-15.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/hosea/13-1.htm">Offended</a> <a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/matthew/6-14.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/matthew/5-30.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/hosea/14-1.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-8.htm">Stumbling</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/luke/7-24.htm">Claims</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Doubts</a> <a href="/matthew/12-11.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/matthew/13-8.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/matthew/11-29.htm">Find</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/matthew/13-16.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Occasion</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Offended</a> <a href="/matthew/13-57.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/matthew/12-31.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/matthew/17-27.htm">Stumble</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Stumbled</a> <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Stumbling</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">John sends his disciples to Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-7.htm">Jesus' testimony concerning John.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-16.htm">The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-20.htm">Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessed is the one</b><br>The term "blessed" in biblical context often refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity. It implies divine favor and happiness. In the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), Jesus uses "blessed" to describe those who possess certain spiritual qualities. Here, it suggests a special commendation from God for those who remain steadfast in faith.<p><b>who does not fall away</b><br>The phrase "fall away" can be understood as stumbling or being offended. In the original Greek, the word "skandalizō" is used, which means to cause to stumble or to be a stumbling block. This concept is echoed in other parts of the New Testament, such as in the Parable of the Sower (<a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Matthew 13:21</a>), where some fall away due to persecution or trouble. It highlights the challenge of maintaining faith amidst trials and doubts.<p><b>on account of Me.”</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the centrality of Jesus in the faith journey. The potential for offense arises from Jesus' identity and mission, which were often misunderstood or rejected by the religious leaders and the people of His time. Jesus' claim to be the Messiah and His teachings were radical and counter-cultural, leading to division and opposition. This is seen in <a href="/john/6-60.htm">John 6:60-66</a>, where many disciples turned away because of His hard teachings. The call is to recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and to trust in Him despite societal or personal challenges.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is speaking to the crowd about John the Baptist and His own ministry. He emphasizes the importance of faith in Him despite challenges.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/matthew/11.htm">Matthew 11</a> involves Jesus speaking about John, who is in prison and has sent disciples to inquire if Jesus is the Messiah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples_of_john.htm">The Disciples of John</a></b><br>They are sent by John to ask Jesus if He is the expected Messiah, which prompts Jesus to affirm His identity and mission.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, including both followers and skeptics, who are challenged to maintain their faith in Him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a></b><br>An underlying theme in Jesus' message, representing the new covenant and the fulfillment of God's promises through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_amidst_doubt.htm">Faith Amidst Doubt</a></b><br>Jesus acknowledges that His message and mission may cause some to doubt or stumble. Believers are called to trust in Him even when circumstances are challenging or unclear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessing_of_perseverance.htm">Blessing of Perseverance</a></b><br>The term "blessed" (Greek: makarios) implies a deep, spiritual joy and favor from God. Those who persevere in faith despite obstacles are promised this blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/avoiding_offense.htm">Avoiding Offense</a></b><br>The Greek word for "fall away" (skandalizo) can mean to be offended or to stumble. Believers are encouraged to guard their hearts against taking offense at the truths of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>The Christian journey involves trials that test our faith. Endurance is a key aspect of spiritual maturity and is rewarded by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_cornerstone.htm">Christ as the Cornerstone</a></b><br>Recognizing Jesus as the cornerstone of our faith helps us to align our lives with His teachings and avoid spiritual pitfalls.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_justified__humble_or_proud.htm">Who is truly justified, the humble or the proud?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_anxiety.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on anxiety?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_taking_offense.htm">What is the Bible's view on taking offense?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_faithful_people_face_hardship.htm">Psalm 128:2 speaks of enjoying 'the fruit of your labor'--why do poverty and hardship persist for some who live faithfully?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Blessed is he.</span>--The words at once confirm the view that the question which the messengers had brought came from the Baptist himself, and show how tenderly our Lord dealt with the impatience which it implied. A warning was needed, but it was given in the form of a beatitude which it was still open to him to claim and make his own. Not to find a stumbling-block in the manner in which the Christ had actually come, that was the condition of entering fully into the blessedness of His kingdom.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended</span> (<a href="/matthew/5-29.htm">Matthew 5:29</a>, note) <span class="cmt_word">in me</span>; <span class="accented">shall find none occasion of stumbling in me</span> (Revised Version). But exhibits perfect trust under delay and disappointment (<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/11-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Blessed</span><br /><span class="grk">μακάριός</span> <span class="translit">(makarios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> </span><span class="str2">Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the [one who]</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃς</span> <span class="translit">(hos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">does not fall away</span><br /><span class="grk">σκανδαλισθῇ</span> <span class="translit">(skandalisthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4624.htm">Strong's 4624: </a> </span><span class="str2">From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on account of</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Me.”</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμοί</span> <span class="translit">(emoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. 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