Luke 20:6

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

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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

5So they reasoned among themselves, saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘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 11:9But really, what did you go out to see, a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and far more than a prophet.

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

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not during the feast, in order not to have an uproar among the people.”

Luke 1:76And you, child, will be called Prophet of the Most High, because you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

John 10:41And many came to Him and said, “Though John did not perform any sign, everything 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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