Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. New Living Translation “I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith. English Standard Version “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. Berean Standard Bible “I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. Berean Literal Bible I have spoken these things to you that you might not fall away. King James Bible These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. New King James Version “These things I have spoken to you, that you should not be made to stumble. New American Standard Bible “These things I have spoken to you so that you will not be led into sin. NASB 1995 “These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. NASB 1977 “These things I have spoken to you, that you may be kept from stumbling. Legacy Standard Bible “These things I have spoken to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. Amplified Bible “I have told you these things so that you will not stumble or be caught off guard and fall away. Christian Standard Bible “I have told you these things to keep you from stumbling. Holman Christian Standard Bible “I have told you these things to keep you from stumbling. American Standard Version These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble. Contemporary English Version I am telling you these things, so that you will not turn away. English Revised Version These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be made to stumble. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Jesus continued,] "I have said these things to you so that you won't lose your faith. Good News Translation "I have told you this, so that you will not give up your faith. International Standard Version "I have told you this to keep you from falling away. Majority Standard Bible “I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. NET Bible "I have told you all these things so that you will not fall away. New Heart English Bible "I have said all these things to you so that you may be kept from stumbling. Webster's Bible Translation These things have I spoken to you, that ye should not be offended. Weymouth New Testament "These things I have spoken to you in order to clear stumbling-blocks out of your path. World English Bible “I have said these things to you so that you wouldn’t be caused to stumble. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“These things I have spoken to you, that you may not be stumbled. Berean Literal Bible I have spoken these things to you that you might not fall away. Young's Literal Translation 'These things I have spoken to you, that ye may not be stumbled, Smith's Literal Translation These have I spoken, that ye should not be offended. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTHESE things have I spoken to you, that you may not be scandalized. Catholic Public Domain Version “These things I have spoken to you, so that you would not stumble. New American Bible “I have told you this so that you may not fall away. New Revised Standard Version “I have said these things to you to keep you from stumbling. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI HAVE spoken these things to you, so that you may not stumble. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “I have spoken these things with you that you would not be subverted.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThese things have I spoken to you, that you may not be ensnared. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament THESE things have I spoken, that ye might not be stumbled. Mace New Testament I have told you these things that ye may not be discouraged. Weymouth New Testament "These things I have spoken to you in order to clear stumbling-blocks out of your path. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament These things have I spoken unto you, that ye may not be offended: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Persecution Foretold1“I have told you these things so that you will not fall away. 2They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.… Cross References 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. ... Matthew 24:9-10 Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. / At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another, Luke 21:12-17 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. / So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. ... Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Matthew 10:16-22 Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. / But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. / On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. ... Mark 13:9-13 So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. / And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations. / But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. ... 1 Peter 4:12-14 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. John 13:19 I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Romans 8:35-37 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. Treasury of Scripture These things have I spoken to you, that you should not be offended. John 16:4 But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you. John 15:11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Jump to Previous Astray Blocks Caused Clear Doubt Falling Kept Offended Order Path Stumble Stumbled Stumbling Stumbling-Blocks Wouldn'tJump to Next Astray Blocks Caused Clear Doubt Falling Kept Offended Order Path Stumble Stumbled Stumbling Stumbling-Blocks Wouldn'tJohn 16 1. Jesus comforts his disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit, and his ascension;23. assures their prayers made in his name to be acceptable. 33. Peace in Jesus, and in the world affliction. I have told you these things This phrase indicates a deliberate and purposeful communication from Jesus to His disciples. The Greek verb "λέλυκα" (leluka) is in the perfect tense, suggesting a completed action with ongoing effects. Jesus is emphasizing the importance of His teachings and the foresight He provides. Historically, this reflects the intimate setting of the Upper Room Discourse, where Jesus prepares His disciples for the coming challenges. The phrase underscores the divine foreknowledge and care of Christ, ensuring His followers are equipped for future trials. so that you will not fall away That ye should not be offended.--Comp. Matthew 11:6; Matthew 13:21; Matthew 24:10, et al. In St. John the word occurs only here and in John 6:61. . . . Verses 1-6. - (c) The bitter issues of the hostility of the world. Verse 1. - These things. What things? Primarily the explanation he had given of the opposition and hatred of the world, and the vast consolation which he had promised in the identification of the disciples with himself, and the witness which would be borne by the Paraclete; but not exclusively, for they include all the preparatory instructions based on his own Person, his going to the Father, his return in the power of the Spirit. Have I spoken to you, that ye should not be offended; that you should not be made to fall over the stumbling block of persecution, and the refusal of the people to hear your message concerning me. For the moment he passes over the terrible stumbling and falling of that very night, whose shadows were deepening as the hours moved on, and he anticipated their future temptations and the source of their ultimate heroism.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek I have toldλελάληκα (lelalēka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. these things Ταῦτα (Tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you will not fall away. σκανδαλισθῆτε (skandalisthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4624: From skandalon; to entrap, i.e. Trip up (transitively) or entice to sin, apostasy or displeasure). 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