Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven or from men?” They discussed among themselves, saying, “If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
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26But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because they all view John as a prophet.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea saying,
Matthew 17:12But I tell you, Elijah has already come, but they did not recognize him. Instead, they did whatever they wanted to him. In the same way, the Son of Man will also suffer at their hands.”
Mark 11:27They came to Jerusalem again. As Jesus was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to him.
Luke 1:67His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying, 1
Luke 7:28I say to you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he is.”
Luke 20:5They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Then why 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 →