‏ John 16:1

 That ye should not be made to stumble ( ινα μη σκανδαλισθητε ). Purpose clause with negative  μη and first aorist passive of  σκανδαλιζω, common verb in the Synoptics (Mt 13:21) "the  σκανδαλα of faith, the stumblingblocks which trip up a disciple" (Bernard), in John only 6:61 and here (cf. 1Jo 2:10).

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