Luke 20:6

But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

5And they reasoned within themselues, saying, If we shall say, From heauen, he will say, Why then beleeued ye him not?

7Therefore they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what went ye out to see? A Prophet? Yea, I say vnto you, and more then a Prophet.

Matthew 21:26And if we say, Of men, we feare the multitude, for all holde Iohn as a Prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they sayd, Not on the feast day, least any vprore be among the people.

Luke 1:76And thou, babe, shalt be called the Prophet of the most High: for thou shalt goe before the face of the Lord, to prepare his waies,

John 10:41And many resorted vnto him, and saide, Iohn did no miracle: but all thinges that Iohn spake of this man, were 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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