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Matthew 21:26

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

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

In Context

25What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

27So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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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 21:46Although they wanted to arrest Him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded Him as a prophet.

Mark 11:32But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.

Luke 20:6But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Luke 22:2and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death; for they feared the people.

John 9:22His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already determined that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

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 →

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