Luke 20:6

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

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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 reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Then 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 say to you, and much more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because they all view John as a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5For they were saying, “Not during the feast, so that a riot does not arise among the people.”

Luke 1:76Yes, and you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, 1 for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare his paths, 1 to prepare people for his coming, 1

John 10:41Many people came to him and they said, “John indeed did no signs, but all the things that John has said about this man are 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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