Matthew 21:26
But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because they all view John as a prophet.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
In Context
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 21:46Seeking to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowd, because the people regarded him as a prophet.
Mark 11:32But if we say, 'From men,' ... .” They were afraid of the people, for everyone was convinced that John was a prophet.
Luke 20:6But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”
Luke 22:2The chief priests and the scribes discussed how they could put Jesus to death, for they were afraid of the people.
John 9:22His parents said these things, because they were afraid of the Jews. For the Jews had already agreed that if anyone would confess him to be the Christ, he would be thrown out of the synagogue.
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 →