Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from man?"They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
New Heart English Bible
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In Context
26But if we say, 'From man,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
Cross References
Matthew 3:1And in those days John the Baptist came, proclaiming in the wilderness of Judea, saying,
Matthew 17:12but I tell you that Elijah has come already, and they did not recognize him, but did to him whatever they wanted to. Even so the Son of Man will also suffer by them."
Mark 11:27They came again to Jerusalem, and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders came to him,
Luke 1:67His father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28"For I tell you, among those who are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John, yet he who is least in the Kingdom of God is greater than he."
Luke 20:5They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why did you not believe him?'
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 →