171 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
171 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come, but woe to anyone through whom they come.
171 And he said to his disciples, "Temptations to sin
171 He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on!
171 Then He said to the disciples, "It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
171 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 17:1
Commentary on Luke 17:1-10
(Read Luke 17:1-10)
It is no abatement of their guilt by whom an offence comes, nor will it lessen their punishment that offences will come. Faith in God's pardoning mercy, will enable us to get over the greatest difficulties in the way of forgiving our brethren. As with God nothing is impossible, so all things are possible to him that can believe. Our Lord showed his disciples their need of deep humility. The Lord has such a property in every creature, as no man can have in another; he cannot be in debt to them for their services, nor do they deserve any return from him.