Luke 20:6

But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.

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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 said among themselves, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why did you not have faith in him?

7And they made answer that they had no idea where it came from.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:26But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.

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

John 10:41And a great number of people came to him, saying, John did no sign: but everything John said of this man was 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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