Mark 11:32

If we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the people. For they all hold that John was a true prophet.”

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In The King James Version

But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

In Context

31But they discussed it among themselves, saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

33And answering, they said to Jesus, “We do not know.” And in response, Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

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Cross References

Matthew 3:5Then Jerusalem, and all Judea, and the entire region around the Jordan went out to him.

Matthew 14:5And though he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, because they held him to be a prophet.

Matthew 21:46And though they sought to take hold of him, they feared the crowds, because they held him to be a prophet.

Mark 12:12And they sought to take hold of him, but they feared the crowd. For they knew that he had spoken this parable about them. And leaving him behind, they went away.

Luke 20:6But if we say, ‘Of men,’ the whole people will stone us. For they are certain that John was a prophet.”

Luke 22:2And the leaders of the priests, and the scribes, were seeking a way to execute Jesus. Yet truly, they were afraid of the people.

Matthew Henry on Mark 11:28-33

The Pharisees Nonplussed. 27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they… Read the whole commentary →

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