Mark 11:32
But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.
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- Matt 21:46 : 46 And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.
- Matt 14:5 : 5 And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.
- Matt 21:31-32 : 31 Which of the two did his father's pleasure? They say, The first. Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, that tax-farmers and loose women are going into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you had no faith in him, but the tax-farmers and the loose women had faith in him: and you, when you saw it, did not even have regret for your sins, so as to have faith in him.
- Matt 3:5-6 : 5 Then Jerusalem and all Judaea went out to him, and all the people from near Jordan; 6 And they were given baptism by him in the river Jordan, saying openly that they had done wrong.
- Matt 11:9 : 9 But why did you go out? to see a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
- Mark 6:20 : 20 For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
- Mark 12:12 : 12 And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people, because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from him.
- Luke 7:26-29 : 26 But what did you go out to see? a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it has been said, See, I send my servant before your face, who will make ready your way before you. 28 I say to you, Among all the sons of women, not one is greater than John: but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he. 29 (And all the people, and the tax-farmers, to whom John had given baptism, when they had knowledge of these things, gave glory to God.
- Luke 20:6-8 : 6 But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet. 7 And they made answer that they had no idea where it came from. 8 And Jesus said, And I will not make clear to you by what authority I do these things.
- Luke 20:19 : 19 And the chief priests and the scribes made attempts to get their hands on him in that very hour; and they were in fear of the people, for they saw that he had made up this story against them.
- Luke 22:2 : 2 And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
- John 10:41 : 41 And a great number of people came to him, saying, John did no sign: but everything John said of this man was true.
- Acts 5:26 : 26 Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.
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- Matt 21:25-273 verses93%
25 The baptism of John, where did it come from? from heaven or from men? And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did you not have faith in him?
26 But if we say, From men; we are in fear of the people, because all take John to be a prophet.
27 And they made answer and said, We have no idea. Then he said to them, And I will not say to you by what authority I do these things.
- Luke 20:4-74 verses88%
4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or of men?
5 And they said among themselves, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why did you not have faith in him?
6 But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
7 And they made answer that they had no idea where it came from.
- Mark 11:28-314 verses82%
28 And they said to him, By what authority do you do these things? or who gave you authority to do these things?
29 And Jesus said to them, I will put to you one question; give me an answer, and I will say by what authority I do these things.
30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
31 And they gave thought to it among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not have faith in him?
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46 And though they had a desire to take him, they were in fear of the people, because in their eyes he was a prophet.
- Matt 16:13-153 verses75%
13 Now when Jesus had come into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he said, questioning his disciples, Who do men say that the Son of man is?
14 And they said, Some say, John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.
15 He says to them, But who do you say that I am?
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15 And while the people were waiting, and all men were questioning in their hearts about John, if he was the Christ or not,
- John 11:47-482 verses74%
47 Then the high priests and the Pharisees had a meeting and said, What are we doing? This man is doing a number of signs.
48 If we let him go on in this way, everybody will have belief in him and the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.
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20 For Herod was in fear of John, being conscious that he was an upright and holy man, and kept him safe. And hearing him, he was much troubled; and he gave ear to him gladly.
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5 And he would have put him to death, but for his fear of the people, because in their eyes John was a prophet.
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28 And they made answer, John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but others, One of the prophets.
- John 7:12-132 verses72%
12 And there was much discussion about him among the mass of the people. Some said, He is a good man; but others said, No, he is giving people false ideas.
13 But no man said anything about him openly for fear of the Jews.
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33 And they said in answer to Jesus, We have no idea. And Jesus said to them, And I will not say to you by what authority I do these things.
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41 And a great number of people came to him, saying, John did no sign: but everything John said of this man was true.
- John 12:42-432 verses72%
42 However, a number even of the rulers had belief in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not say so openly for fear that they might be shut out from the Synagogue:
43 For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God.
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40 When these words came to their ears, some of the people said, This is certainly the prophet.
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18 And it came to the ears of the chief priests and scribes, and they took thought how they might put him to death; being in fear of him, because all the people were full of wonder at his teaching.
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15 But others said, It is Elijah. And others said, It is a prophet, even like one of the prophets.
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19 And they, answering, said, John the Baptist; but others say Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets has come back.
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30 They said to him in answer, If the man was not a wrongdoer we would not have given him up to you.
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34 Jesus made answer, Do you say this of yourself, or did others say it about me?
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16 And fear came on all, and they gave praise to God, saying, A great prophet is among us: and, God has given thought to his people.
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12 And they made attempts to take him; but they were in fear of the people, because they saw that the story was against them; and they went away from him.
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26 And they went to John and said to him, Rabbi, the man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan, the man to whom you gave witness, is now giving baptism, and everyone is going to him.
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2 And the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a chance to put him to death, but they went in fear of the people.
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29 (And all the people, and the tax-farmers, to whom John had given baptism, when they had knowledge of these things, gave glory to God.
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25 And they put this question to him, saying, Why then are you giving baptism if you are not the Christ, or Elijah, or the prophet?
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3 To say to him, Are you he who is to come, or are we waiting for another?
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18 And the disciples of John gave him an account of all these things.
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32 But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.
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13 Then the disciples saw that he was talking to them of John the Baptist.
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14 And when the people saw the sign which he had done, they said, Truly, this is the prophet who is to come into the world.
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16 Saying, What are we to do with these men? for certainly it is clear to all who are living in Jerusalem that a most important sign has been done by them, and it is not possible to say that it is not so.
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2 That the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people came to him and said, Make clear to us by what authority you do these things and who gave you this authority.
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57 Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that if anyone had knowledge where he was, he was to give them word, so that they might take him.
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7 And when they were going away, Jesus, talking of John, said to all the people, What went you out into the waste land to see? a tall stem moving in the wind?
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8 When this saying came to Pilate's ears his fear became greater;
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16 And they sent to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Master, we see that you are true, and that you are teaching the true way of God, and have no fear of anyone, because you have no respect for a man's position.