Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why then did ye not believe him?
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
In Context
26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those days cometh John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 17:12but I say unto you, that Elijah is come already, and they knew him not, but did unto him whatsoever they would. Even so shall the Son of man also suffer of them.
Mark 11:27And 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;
Luke 1:67And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28For I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Luke 20:5And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why did ye not believe 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 →