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Matthew 21:26
But if we say, 'From man,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
Matthew 21:26 · New Heart English Bible
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Matthew 21:26 in other translations
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
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In context
23 When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?"
24 Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from man?" They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
26 But if we say, 'From man,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
27 They answered Jesus, and said, "We do not know." He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
28 But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, 'Son, go work today in the vineyard.'
29 He answered, 'I will not,' but afterward he changed his mind, and went.
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