Luke 20:6

But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 deliberated together by themselves, saying—If we say, Of heaven, he will say, Wherefore did ye not believe him?

7And they answered, that they knew not whence.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But why went ye forth? A prophet, to see? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But, if we say, Of men, we fear the multitude, for, all, as a prophet, are holding John.

Matthew 26:5They were saying, however: Not during the feast, lest, an uproar, arise among the people.

Luke 1:76And, even thou, child, prophet of the Most High, shalt be called,—for thou shall march on before the Lord, to prepare his ways,

John 10:41And, many, came unto him, and were saying—John, indeed, did not so much as, one sign; but, all things, whatsoever John said concerning this one, were, 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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