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, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’

7They answered that they didn’t know where it was from.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”

Matthew 26:5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur amongst the people.”

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

John 10:41Many came to him. They said, “John indeed did no sign, but everything that John said about this man is 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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