Matthew 21:25
The baptisme of Iohn, whence was it? from heauen, or of men? Then they reasoned among themselues, saying, If we shall say, From heauen, he will say vnto vs, Why did ye not then beleeue him?
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In The King James Version
In Context
26And if we say, Of men, we feare the multitude, for all holde Iohn as a Prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those dayes, Iohn the Baptist came and preached in the wildernes of Iudea,
Matthew 17:12But I say vnto you that Elias is come alreadie, and they knewe him not, but haue done vnto him whatsoeuer they would: likewise shall also the Sonne of man suffer of them.
Mark 11:27Then they came againe to Hierusalem: and as he walked in the Temple, there came to him ye hie Priestes, and the Scribes, and the Elders,
Luke 1:67Then his father Zacharias was filled with the holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28For I say vnto you, there is no greater Prophet then Iohn, among them that are begotten of women: neuerthelesse, hee that is the least in the kingdome of God, is greater then he.
Luke 20:5And they reasoned within themselues, saying, If we shall say, From heauen, he will say, Why then beleeued ye him not?
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 →