Matthew 21:26
Matthew chapter 21 · verse 26 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
KJV
King James Version · 1611But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
Context
v.25The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why then did ye not believe him?
v.26This passage
v.27And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 22:2
And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put him to death; for they feared the people.
- Luke 20:6
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
- Mark 12:12
And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him, and went away.
- Matthew 21:46
And when they sought to lay hold on him, they feared the multitudes, because they took him for a prophet.
- Mark 6:20
for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and kept him safe. And when he heard him, he was much perplexed; and he heard him gladly.
- Matthew 11:9
But wherefore went ye out? to see a prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.