Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, where did it come from? from heaven or from men? And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did you not have faith in him?
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
26But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those days John the Baptist came preaching in the waste land of Judaea,
Matthew 17:12But I say to you that Elijah has come, and they had no knowledge of him, but did to him whatever they were pleased to do; the same will the Son of man undergo at their hands.
Mark 11:27And they came again to Jerusalem: and while he was walking in the Temple, there came to him the chief priests and the scribes and those in authority:
Luke 1:67And his father, Zacharias, was full of the Holy Spirit, and with the voice of a prophet said these words:
Luke 7:28I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Luke 20:5And they said among themselves, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why did you not have faith in him?
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 →