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And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased.

But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!

The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.