Luke 20:6

And if we may say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 reason among themselves saying, If we may say it is from heaven; He will say, Why did you not believe on him?

7And they responded, We do not know whence it is.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet:

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

Matthew 26:5But they said, Not at the feast, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Luke 1:76And thou, little child, shall be called a prophet of the Highest; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways,

John 10:41and many came to Hint, and said, that John indeed did no miracle; but all things so many as John spoke concerning this One are 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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