Luke 20:6

but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

Darby Translation

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 reasoned among themselves, saying, If we should say, Of heaven, he will say, Why have ye not believed him?

7And they answered, they did not know whence.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what went ye out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say to you, and more than a prophet:

Matthew 21:26but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.

Matthew 26:5but they said, Not in the feast, that there be not a tumult among the people.

Luke 1:76And *thou*, child, shalt be called [the] prophet of [the] Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of [the] Lord to make ready his ways;

John 10:41And many came to him, and said, John did no sign; but all things which John said of this [man] were 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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