Luke 7:23-25
King James Version
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
24 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?
25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.
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Luke 7:23-25
New King James Version
23 And blessed is he who is not [a]offended because of Me.”
24 (A)When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 25 But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings’ courts.
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- Luke 7:23 caused to stumble
Luke 7:23-25
English Standard Version
23 And blessed is the one who is (A)not offended by me.”
24 When John's messengers had gone, Jesus[a] began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out (B)into the wilderness to see? (C)A reed shaken by the wind? 25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing and live in luxury are in kings' courts.
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- Luke 7:24 Greek he
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