Luke 20:5

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed all of you him not?

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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?

In Context

4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

6But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

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Cross References

John 1:30This is he of whom I said, After me comes a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.

John 3:26And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you bare witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.

John 5:33All of you sent unto John, and he bare witness unto the truth.

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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