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Luke 17:1

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 17:1 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come!” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come!
Luke 17:1 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 17

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And he said unto his disciples, It is impossible but that occasions of stumbling should come; but woe unto him, through whom they come!
2It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
3Take heed to yourselves: if thy brother sin, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
4And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then said he unto his disciples, etc.] In the Alexandrian copy, and in “three” of Beza's exemplars it is read, “his disciples”; and so read the Vulgate Latin, and all the Oriental versions; that is, Jesus said to his disciples what follows, as the Syriac and Persic versions express, and the latter reads, he said “again”. About the time that he delivered the above parable concerning the rich man and Lazarus, he repeated to his disciples what he had before said to them on another occasion, (<401807>Matthew 18:7) it is impossible but that offences will come; considering the decree of God, the malice of Satan, the wickedness of men, the corruption both of their principles and practices. The…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“OFFENSES--FAITH--HUMILITY. (Luk 17:1-10) (See Mat 18:6-7).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“It is impossible - It cannot but happen. Such is the state of things that “it will be.” See these verses explained in the notes at Matthew 18:6-7. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“It is impossible but offences will come - And they ever did and do come chiefly by Pharisees, that is, men who trust in themselves that they are righteous, and despise others. Mat 18:6; Mar 9:42. Luke 17:2”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“17:1 what sorrow awaits: Traditionally rendered woe! (see study notes on 6:24-26; 11:42-52). • the person who does the tempting: Leaders bear a greater responsibility because they are accountable not only for themselves, but for those they lead (see Jas 3:1).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“It is: Mat 16:23, Mat 18:7; Rom 14:13, Rom 14:20, Rom 14:21, Rom 16:17; Co1 8:13, Co1 10:32, Co1 11:19; Th2 2:10-12; Rev 2:14, Rev 2:20, Rev 13:14-18 Luke 17:2”
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