Matthew 21:25
It is about John’s baptism. What was its origin? divine or human?” But they began arguing among themselves: “If we say ‘divine,’ he will say to us ‘Why then did not you believe him?’
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
26But if we say ‘human,’ we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet.”
Cross References
Matthew 3:1About that time John the Baptist first appeared, proclaiming in the Wilderness of Judea:
Matthew 17:12and I tell you that Elijah has already come, and people have not recognised him, but have treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, too, the Son of Man is destined to undergo suffering at men’s hands.”
Mark 11:27They came to Jerusalem again. While Jesus was walking about in the Temple Courts, the Chief Priests, the Teachers of the Law, and the Councillors came up to him.
Luke 1:67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, speaking under inspiration, said:
Luke 7:28There is, I tell you, no one born of a woman who is greater than John; and yet the lowliest in the Kingdom of God is greater than he.”
Luke 20:5But they began arguing together: “If we say ‘divine,’ he will say ‘Why did not you 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 →