Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does this offend you?
Parallel translations
- WEB But Jesus knowing in himself that his disciples murmured at this, said to them, “Does this cause you to stumble?
- KJV When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth this offend you?
- NKJV When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, “Does this offend you?
- NASB But Jesus, aware that His disciples were complaining about this, said to them, “Is this offensive to you?
- NLT Jesus was aware that his disciples were complaining, so he said to them, “Does this offend you?
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Quick answer
Knowing they grumbled, Jesus asks if this causes them to stumble. He reveals His divine knowledge and confronts their offense directly.
Overview
Jesus perceives their inward murmuring without being told, displaying His insight into the heart. Rather than retreat, He probes whether His words have become a stumbling block. The question presses the disciples to examine whether they will believe or be offended by who He truly is.
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Cross-references · 6
- John 6:64However, there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus had known from the beginning which of them did not believe and who would betray Him.)
- John 2:24–25But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all.
- Heb 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- Rev 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
- John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
- Matt 11:6Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”
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