Luke 20:6

But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they believe that John was a prophet.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

In Context

5And they reasoned among themselves, saying: If we say, From heaven, he will reply: Why, then, did you not believe him?

7And they answered, that they knew not whence it was.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But if we reply, From men, we fear the multitude; for all regard John as a prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they said: Not during the feast, lest there be a tumult among the people.

Luke 1:76And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High; for you shall go before the face of the Lord, to make ready his ways,

John 10:41And many came to him, and said: John did no sign; but all things that John said of this man were true.

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:2-9

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If… Read the whole commentary →

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