Luke 20:6

"And if we say, ‘From man,’ all the people will stone us, for they were persuaded that Johnwas a prophet."

Montgomery New Testament

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

5So they reasoned among themselves. "If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why did you not believe in him?’

7So they answered that they did not know whence it was.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9"But why did you go? To see a prophet? I tell you, yes, and more than a prophet;

Matthew 21:26"If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for they all regard Johnas a prophet."

Matthew 26:5but said they, "Not during the feast, for fear of causing a riot among the people."

Luke 1:76"And thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Most High, For thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare the way

John 10:41Many who came to him said, "John did not perform any signs, but everything he said about this man was 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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