Luke 20:6

But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

Revised Version 1895

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 reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why did ye not believe him?

7And they answered, that they knew not whence it was.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 21:26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.

Luke 1:76Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways;

John 10:41And many came unto him; and they said, John indeed did no sign: but all things whatsoever John spake of this man 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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