1He said to his disciples, "Hard trials and temptations are bound to come, but too bad for whoever brings them on!a
2Better to wear a millstone necklace and take a swim in the deep blue sea than give even one of these dear little ones a hard time!b
Luke 17 gathers a series of teachings from Jesus that probe the nature of discipleship, forgiveness, faith, and the coming kingdom. The chapter moves from practical community life (stumbling blocks, rebuke, forgiveness) to the apostles' plea for increased faith, answered with the
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