Matthew 21:25
the immersion of John, from where was it? From Heaven, or from men?” And they were reasoning with themselves, saying, “If we should say, From Heaven, He will say to us, Why, then, did you not believe him?
Literal Standard Version
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In Context
26And if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those days John the Immerser comes, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea,
Matthew 17:12and I say to you, Elijah already came, and they did not know him, but did with him whatever they would, so also the Son of Man is about to suffer by them.”
Mark 11:27And they come again to Jerusalem, and in the temple, as He is walking, there come to Him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
Luke 1:67And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28for I say to you, there is not a greater prophet, among those born of women, than John the Immerser; but the least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.”
Luke 20:5And they reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we may say, From Heaven, He will say, Why, then, 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 →