Luke 20:6

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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 among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, He will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

7And they answered, they did not know whence it was.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9But what did ye indeed go out to see? a prophet? Yes, verily, and one superior to a prophet.

Matthew 21:26But if we say, of men, we fear the people, for they all esteem John as a prophet.

Matthew 26:5But they said, Not on the feast-day, least there should be a tumult among the people.

Luke 1:76And thou, my child, shalt be called the prophet of the most High; for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord,

John 10:41And many resorted to Him, and said, John wrought no miracle, but all that he said concerning this man, was 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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