Verse (Click for Chapter) Good News Translation But if we say, 'From human beings,' we are afraid of what the people might do, because they are all convinced that John was a prophet." New Revised Standard Version Contemporary English Version New American Bible Douay-Rheims Bible Treasury of Scripture Knowledge If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet. we fear. Matthew 21:46 And seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him as a prophet. Matthew 14:5 And having a mind to put him to death, he feared the people: because they esteemed him as a prophet. Isaiah 57:11 For whom hast thou been solicitous and afraid, that thou hast lied, and hast not been mindful of me, nor thought on me in thy heart? for I am silent, and as one that seeth not, and thou hast forgotten me. Mark 11:32 If we say, From men, we fear the people. For all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed. Mark 12:12 And they sought to lay hands on him: but they feared the people. For they knew that he spoke this parable to them. And leaving him, they went their way. Luke 20:6,19 But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet. . . . Luke 22:2 And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might put Jesus to death: but they feared the people. John 9:22 These things his parents said, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had already agreed among themselves that if any man should confess him to be Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue. Acts 5:26 Then went the officer with the ministers and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned. for. Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. John 5:35 He was a burning and a shining light: and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light. John 10:41,42 And many resorted to him: and they said: John indeed did no sign. . . . Context Jesus' Authority Challenged…25The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying: 26If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet. 27And answering Jesus, they said: We know not. He also said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.… Cross References Matthew 11:9 But what went you out to see? A prophet? Yea I tell you, and more than a prophet. Matthew 21:11 And the people said: This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee. Matthew 21:25 The baptism of John, whence was it? From heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying: Matthew 21:27 And answering Jesus, they said: We know not. He also said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. Matthew 21:46 And seeking to lay hands on him, they feared the multitudes, because they held him as a prophet. Mark 6:20 For Herod feared John, knowing him to be a just and holy man: and kept him, and when he heard him, did many things: and he heard him willingly. Jump to Previous Afraid Crowd Fear Hold Human John Multitude Origin Prophet RegardJump to Next Afraid Crowd Fear Hold Human John Multitude Origin Prophet RegardLinks Matthew 21:26 NIVMatthew 21:26 NLT Matthew 21:26 ESV Matthew 21:26 NASB Matthew 21:26 Bible Apps Matthew 21:26 Biblia Paralela Matthew 21:26 Chinese Bible Matthew 21:26 French Bible Matthew 21:26 German Bible Alphabetical: a afraid all are as But fear for From hold if John men men' of people prophet regard say that the they was we NT Gospels: Matthew 21:26 But if we say 'From men' we (Matt. Mat Mt) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |