Luke 20:6

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

5But they thought within themselves, saying: If we shall say, From heaven: he will say: Why then did you not believe him?

7And they answered, that they knew not whence it was.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what went you out to see? a prophet? yea I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they said: Not on the festival day, lest perhaps there should be 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 prepare his ways:

John 10:41And many resorted to him, and they said: John indeed did no sign.

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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