Luke 20:6

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

Text-Critical English NT

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 discussed it 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 came from.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But we are afraid of what the crowd might do if we say, ‘From men,’ for everyone regards John as a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be a riot among the people.”

Luke 1:76And yoʋ, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for yoʋ will go before the presence of the Lord to prepare his ways,

John 10:41Many came to him and were saying, “John did no sign, but everything that 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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