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February 25, 2021 at 10:06 pm #12276

spencel

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Thank for this post.

From the NIV translation:
“And he added, “God blesses those who do not fall away because of me.” (Strong’s Greek 4624: to entrap, i.e. Trip up or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure)

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].”

Contemporary English Version:
“God will bless everyone who doesn’t reject me because of what I do.”

Pulpit Commentary:
“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).”

Peter while very imperfect was a model of not turning away although receiving fierce rebukes, falling away, not always understanding what Jesus meant, and making mistakes. He also was the one who responded to Jesus’ question whether they would leave like the others, “Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.” This speaks to me of keeping the fire burning and the spirit alive in our hearts. His response feels like gratitude to me for he must be thinking of all he has seen, felt, and heard. Thank you Lesson writers.