Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Berean Standard Bible
Other translations

King James Version

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

World English Bible

But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”

American Standard Version

But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

Geneva Bible 1599

And if we say, Of men, we feare the multitude, for all holde Iohn as a Prophet.

Darby Translation

but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.

In context

25What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

27So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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