Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John—where was it from; from heaven or from men?” So they reasoned among themselves saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
26But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the crowd, for all consider John as a prophet.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1Now in those days John the Baptizer began preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Matthew 17:12But I say to you that ‘Elijah’ has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wished. Thus also the Son of the Man is about to suffer at their hands.”
Mark 11:27Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes and the elders came to Him.
Luke 1:67Now his father Zacharias was filled with Holy Spirit and prophesied saying:
Luke 7:28Further, I tell you that among those born of women there is no greater prophet than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.”
Luke 20:5So they reasoned among themselves, saying: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why did you 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 →