{Were offended} (eskandalisth(8873)an). First aorist passive.
"Were caused to stumble," "have taken offence" (Moffatt), "have
turned against you" (Weymouth), "were shocked" (Goodspeed), "War
ill-pleased" (Braid Scots). They took umbrage at the public
rebuke and at such a scorpion sting in it all. It cut to the
quick because it was true. It showed in the glowering
countenances of the Pharisees so plainly that the disciples were
uneasy. See on 氤:29|.