Matthew 21:26
But, if we say, Of men, we fear the multitude, for, all, as a prophet, are holding John.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 why went ye forth? A prophet, to see? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Matthew 21:46And, seeking to secure him, they feared the multitudes; since, for a prophet, were they holding him.
Mark 11:32But, should we say, Of men…, they were in fear of the multitude, for, one and all, were holding John, in very deed, that he was, a prophet.
Luke 20:6But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
Luke 22:2And the High-priests and the Scribes were seeking, how they might get rid of him; for they feared the people.
John 9:22These things, said his parents, because they were in fear of the Jews,—for, already, had the Jews agreed together, that, if anyone should confess, him, to be Christ, an, excommunicant from the synagogue, should he be made.
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 →