Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Berean Standard Bible

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

5They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

7So they answered that they did not know where it was from.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:26But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,

John 10:41Many came to Him and said, “Although John never performed a sign, everything he said about this man was 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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