When Jesus knew in himself that his disciples murmured at it, he said unto them, Doth 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?
- BSB Aware that His disciples were grumbling about this teaching, Jesus asked them, “Does 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 6:64But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him.
- John 2:24–25But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,
- Heb 4:13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
- Rev 2:23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
- John 21:17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
- Matt 11:6And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
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