Luke 20:6

And if we say it was just human, everybody will stone us for they're sure 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

5They talked about it among themselves: “If we say it was from heaven, he'll ask, ‘Then why didn't you believe him?’

7So they answered, “We don't know where it came from.”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9So what did you go to see then? A prophet? Yes, and I tell you he is much more than a prophet!

Matthew 21:26But if we say, ‘It was from human beings,’ then the crowd will turn against us, because they all consider John to be a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Let's not do this during the festival so that the people don't riot.”

Luke 1:76Even though you are only a small child, you will be called the prophet of the Most High, for you will go ahead of the Lord to prepare his way,

John 10:41Many people came to him, and they said, “John didn't perform miracles, but everything he said about this man has come 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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