Luke 20:6

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

English Majority Text (NT)

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 debated among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

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

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and far more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But if we should say, ‘From men,’ we fear the crowd, for all regard John as a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a disturbance take place among the people.” 1 The Anointing at Bethany

Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; 1 For you will go before the face of the Lord 1 To prepare His ways, 1

John 10:41And many came to Him and said, “John indeed performed no sign, but everything which John 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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