Matthew 21:26

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

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

In Context

25The immersion of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? But they reasoned among themselves, and said, If we reply, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?

27And they answered and said to Jesus: We know not. And he said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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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 21:46And when they sought to lay hold of him, they feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.

Mark 11:32But if we say, From men, they feared the people; for all regarded John as a prophet indeed.

Luke 20:6But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they believe that John was a prophet.

Luke 22:2And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

John 9:22His parents said this, because they feared the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed, that if any one should confess him to be the Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:24-28

Christ Questioned as to His Authority. 23 And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? 24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. 25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we… Read the whole commentary →

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