And blessed is the one who will not stumble because of me.”
In this saying, Jesus calls people not to doubt Him and not to reject His message, even if it does not match their human expectations. The term “to stumble” here means to doubt or to become disappointed in Him, especially for those who had different ideas about the Messiah. Jesus makes clear the importance of faith, counting as blessed (happy and blessed) those who receive Him and His teaching with an open heart. This is also an exhortation that possible misconceptions about the Messiah’s identity and mission should not hinder those who follow Him.