Matthew 11:6
New International Version
Blessed is anyone who does not stumble on account of me.”

New Living Translation
And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.”

English Standard Version
And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
And blessed is he who shall not fall away in Me."

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

New King James Version
And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.”

New American Standard Bible
And blessed is any person who does not take offense at Me.”

NASB 1995
“And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.”

NASB 1977
“And blessed is he who keeps from stumbling over Me.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.”

Amplified Bible
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].”

Christian Standard Bible
and blessed is the one who isn’t offended by me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And if anyone is not offended because of Me, he is blessed.”

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

Contemporary English Version
God will bless everyone who doesn't reject me because of what I do."

English Revised Version
And blessed is he, whosoever shall find none occasion of stumbling in me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Whoever doesn't lose his faith in me is indeed blessed."

Good News Translation
How happy are those who have no doubts about me!"

International Standard Version
How blessed is anyone who is not offended by me!"

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”

NET Bible
Blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me."

New Heart English Bible
And blessed is he who is not offended by me."

Webster's Bible Translation
And blessed is he to whom I shall not be the cause of his falling into sin.

Weymouth New Testament
and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."

World English Bible
Blessed is he who finds no occasion for stumbling in me.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and blessed is he who may not be stumbled in Me.”

Berean Literal Bible
And blessed is he who shall not fall away in Me."

Young's Literal Translation
and happy is he who may not be stumbled in me.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And happy is he who shall not give cause of offence in me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And blessed is he that shall not be scandalized in me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And blessed is he who has found no offense in me.”

New American Bible
And blessed is the one who takes no offense at me.”

New Revised Standard Version
And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And blessed is he who does not stumble on account of me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And blessed is he who will not be suspicious of me.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
and blessed is he that shall find in me no cause of offense.

Godbey New Testament
and blessed is he, whosoever may not be offended in me.

Haweis New Testament
And blessed is he whosoever shall not be offended at me.

Mace New Testament
and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.

Weymouth New Testament
and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."

Worrell New Testament
And happy is he, whosoever shall find no occasion of stumbling in Me."

Worsley New Testament
and happy is the man who shall not be offended at any thing in me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
John's Inquiry
5The 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. 6 Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.” 7As 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?…

Cross References
Isaiah 8:14-15
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.”

1 Peter 2:7-8
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.

Luke 7:23
Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me.”

Romans 9:32-33
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.”

1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

John 6:60-61
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?

John 16:1
“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.

Matthew 13:57
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.”

Mark 6:3
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.

Luke 4:28-29
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.

John 7:23-24
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.”

John 15:18-21
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. ...

Isaiah 28:16
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.

Psalm 118:22
The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

Isaiah 53:3
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.


Treasury of Scripture

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

blessed.

Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…

Psalm 1:1,2
Blessed is 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…

Psalm 32:1,2
A Psalm of David, Maschil. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered…

whosoever.

Matthew 13:55-57
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? …

Matthew 15:12-14
Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying? …

Matthew 18:7
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!

Jump to Previous
Account Blessed Blessing Cause Claims Doubts Fall Falling Find Finds Happy Occasion Offended Offense Sin Stumble Stumbled Stumbling
Jump to Next
Account Blessed Blessing Cause Claims Doubts Fall Falling Find Finds Happy Occasion Offended Offense Sin Stumble Stumbled Stumbling
Matthew 11
1. John sends his disciples to Jesus.
7. Jesus' testimony concerning John.
16. The perverse judgment of the people concerning the Son.
20. Jesus upbraids Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum;
25. and praising his Father's wisdom in revealing the Gospel to the simple,
28. he calls to him those who are weary and burdened.














Blessed
The Greek word used here is "makarios," which conveys a sense of happiness or being fortunate. In the biblical context, it often refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, a deep-seated joy that comes from being in right relationship with God. This blessing is not merely a temporary or superficial happiness but a profound contentment that transcends circumstances. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus uses "blessed" to describe those who embody the values of the Kingdom of Heaven, suggesting that true blessedness is found in aligning oneself with God's will.

is the one
This phrase emphasizes the individual nature of the blessing. It is a personal assurance from Jesus, indicating that each person has the opportunity to receive this blessing. The individual response to Jesus' message is crucial, highlighting the personal relationship each believer is invited to have with Christ. This personal aspect underscores the intimate nature of faith, where each person must decide to follow Jesus and not be swayed by external pressures or doubts.

who does not fall away
The Greek term here is "skandalizō," which means to stumble or be offended. In the context of Jesus' ministry, many were challenged by His teachings and actions, which often contradicted societal norms and religious expectations. To "not fall away" implies maintaining faith and trust in Jesus despite challenges, doubts, or persecution. Historically, this would have been particularly relevant to early Christians facing opposition from both Jewish authorities and Roman rulers. The call is to remain steadfast, trusting in Jesus' identity and mission even when it is difficult.

on account of Me
This phrase points directly to Jesus as the cause of potential stumbling. Jesus acknowledges that His message and identity as the Messiah might be a stumbling block for some, especially those who expected a different kind of savior. The historical context reveals that many Jews anticipated a political liberator, not a suffering servant. Jesus' life and teachings challenged existing religious structures and expectations, calling for a radical reorientation of faith and life. The phrase invites believers to embrace Jesus fully, recognizing Him as the cornerstone of their faith, even when His ways are unexpected or countercultural.

(6) Blessed is he.--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.

Verse 6. - And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended (Matthew 5:29, note) in me; shall find none occasion of stumbling in me (Revised Version). But exhibits perfect trust under delay and disappointment (James 1:12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Blessed
μακάριός (makarios)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

the [one who]
ὃς (hos)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

does not fall away
σκανδαλισθῇ (skandalisthē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4624: From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure).

on account of
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Me.”
ἐμοί (emoi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.


Links
Matthew 11:6 NIV
Matthew 11:6 NLT
Matthew 11:6 ESV
Matthew 11:6 NASB
Matthew 11:6 KJV

Matthew 11:6 BibleApps.com
Matthew 11:6 Biblia Paralela
Matthew 11:6 Chinese Bible
Matthew 11:6 French Bible
Matthew 11:6 Catholic Bible

NT Gospels: Matthew 11:6 Blessed is he who finds no occasion (Matt. Mat Mt)
Matthew 11:5
Top of Page
Top of Page