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Matthew 11:6

What does Matthew 11:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 11:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 11:6 means

Jesus then pronounced a blessing upon anyone who would not stumble or take offense at him. This statement serves as a subtle, yet profound, challenge to John and indeed to all who might have preconceived notions about the Messiah. It acknowledges that Jesus' ministry and person, particularly his humility and the nature of his kingdom, might not align with everyone's expectations, leading some to doubt or reject him. True blessedness comes from accepting Jesus for who he revealed himself to be, regardless of those expectations.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And blessed is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in me.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a blessing will be on him who has no doubts about me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and happy is he who may not be stumbled in me.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and blessed is whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Context

Following the list of his miraculous deeds, this verse offers a beatitude that gently, yet pointedly, addresses the potential for misunderstanding or offense regarding Jesus' ministry. It acts as a spiritual filter, preparing John (and the reader) to consider the deeper implications of Jesus' identity and the nature of his kingdom, which might challenge conventional expectations.

v.5the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.

v.6This passage

v.7And as these went their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to behold? a reed shaken with the wind?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 11:27

    And it came to pass, as he said these things, a certain woman out of the multitude lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the breasts which thou didst suck.

  • Galatians 5:11

    But I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why am I still persecuted? then hath the stumbling-block of the cross been done away.

  • John 7:41

    Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, What, doth the Christ come out of Galilee?

  • Psalms 1:1

    Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:22

    Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom:

  • Matthew 13:55

    Is not this the carpenter’s son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?

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