Matthew 21:26
But if we may say, From men: we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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 went you out to see? a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet:
Matthew 21:46And seeking to arrest Him, they feared the multitudes, since they held Him as a prophet.
Mark 11:32But if we may say, From men; they feared the people: for all held John that he was a prophet.
Luke 20:6And if we may say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Luke 22:2And the chief priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him; for they feared the people.
John 9:22And his parents said these things, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had already stipulated, that if any one should confess Him to be Christ, he should be put 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 →