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Luke 17:1 cpdv — And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come!

Catholic Public Domain Version

" And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come! "

— Luke 17:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 17 — Context

1

And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come!

2

It would be better for him if a millstone were placed around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than to lead astray one of these little ones.

3

Be attentive to yourselves. If your brother has sinned against you, correct him. And if he has repented, forgive him.

4

And if he has sinned against you seven times a day, and seven times a day has turned back to you, saying, ‘I am sorry,’ then forgive him.”

Luke 17:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:1 say?
Luke 17:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come! ”
Where is Luke 17:1 in the Bible?
Luke 17:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 1.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 17:1.
What translation should I read Luke 17:1 in?
Luke 17:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 17:1?
Luke 17:1 reads (CPDV): “ And he said to his disciples: “It is impossible for scandals not to occur. But woe to him through whom they come! ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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