Matthew 15:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?””
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“Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then came the disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, when they heard this saying?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Then his disciples having come near, said to him, `Hast thou known that the Pharisees, having heard the word, were stumbled?'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 15:12 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 22:13Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.”
- Matthew 17:27“But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give it to them for My tax and yours.”
- 1 Corinthians 10:32Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God—
- 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
- Galatians 2:5We did not give in to them for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
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