Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did ye not believe him?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
26But if we say, From men, we fear the multitude; for all regard John as a prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Matthew 17:12But I say to you, that Elijah hath already come, and they knew him not, but did with him whatever they would. So also is the Son of man to suffer by them.
Mark 11:27And they come again to Jerusalem. And as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests and the scribes and the elders;
Luke 1:67And Zachariah his father was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28I say to you, Among those born of women there is no greater prophet than John; but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Luke 20:5And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say, Why did ye 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 →