Matthew 21:25
The baptism of John, where was it from? from heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the people; for all hold that John was a prophet.
Cross References
Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea,
Matthew 17:12But I say to you, That Elijah has already come, and they did not know him, but have done to him whatever they pleased. Likewise shall the Son of man suffer at their hands.
Mark 11:27And they 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 1:67And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Luke 7:28For I say to you, Among those born of women there is none greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.
Luke 20:5And they discussed among themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then 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 →