Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘Of men,’ the whole people will stone us. 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

5So they discussed it among themselves, saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

7And so they responded that they did not know where it was from.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:26“If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we have the crowd to fear, for they all hold John to be a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not on the feast day, lest perhaps there may be a tumult among the people.”

Luke 1:76And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High. For you will go before the face of the Lord: to prepare his ways,

John 10:41And many went out to him. And they were saying: “Indeed, John accomplished no signs.

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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