Luke 20:6

and if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet.'

Young's Literal Translation

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 may say, From heaven, he will say, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?

7And they answered, that they knew not whence [it was],

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Cross References

Matthew 11:9'But what went ye out to see? — a prophet? yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet,

Matthew 21:26and if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.'

Matthew 26:5and they said, 'Not in the feast, that there may not be a tumult among the people.'

Luke 1:76And thou, child, Prophet of the Highest Shalt thou be called; For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord, To prepare His ways.

John 10:41and many came unto him, and said — 'John, indeed, did no sign, and all things, as many as John said about this one 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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