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!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 18:7

BSB
Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!
AKJV
Woe to the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!
CPDV
Woe to a world that leads people astray! Although it is necessary for temptations to arise, nevertheless: Woe to that man through whom temptation arises!
ERV
Woe unto the world because of occasions of stumbling! for it must needs be that the occasions come; but woe to that man through whom the occasion cometh!
NHEB
"Woe to the world because of stumbling blocks. For there will always be something to cause people to stumble, but woe to the person through whom the stumbling block comes.
SMT
Woe to the world for offences I for there is necessity for offences to come; but woe to that man by whom the offence comes!

Commentary for Matthew 18:7

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Overview of Matthew 18:7
Summary
Wrongdoing causes suffering; perpetrators face judgment
Event
Warning about stumbling blocks
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching