Matthew 21:26

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But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because everyone considers John to be a prophet.

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  • Mark 6:20 : 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard John speak, he was greatly perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.
  • John 5:35 : 35 John was a lamp that burned and shone, and for a time, you were willing to rejoice in his light.
  • Matt 11:9 : 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
  • Matt 14:5 : 5 Though Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they considered John to be a prophet.
  • Matt 21:46 : 46 Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet.
  • Isa 57:11 : 11 Whom did you dread and fear, that you have been untruthful, and have not remembered me or taken it to heart? Is it not because I have long been silent that you do not fear me?
  • John 9:22 : 22 His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jewish leaders had already decided that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.
  • John 10:41-42 : 41 Many people came to him and said, 'Though John never performed a sign, all that he said about this man was true.' 42 And many believed in him there.
  • Acts 5:26 : 26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles, but without force, because they feared the people might stone them.
  • Mark 11:32 : 32 But if we say, 'From men,' they were afraid of the crowd, for everyone regarded John as truly a prophet.
  • Mark 12:12 : 12 They sought to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because they understood that he had spoken the parable against them. So they left him and went away.
  • Luke 20:6 : 6 But if we say, "From men," all the people will stone us, since they are convinced that John was a prophet.'
  • Luke 20:19 : 19 The chief priests and the scribes sought to arrest him right then, but they feared the people because they knew he had spoken this parable against them.
  • Luke 22:2 : 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to kill him because they were afraid of the people.

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  • Mark 11:29-33
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    29Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you one question. If you answer me, then I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.'

    30'Was John's baptism from heaven or from men? Answer me.'

    31They reasoned among themselves, saying, 'If we say, From heaven, he will ask, Then why didn’t you believe him?'

    32But if we say, 'From men,' they were afraid of the crowd, for everyone regarded John as truly a prophet.

    33So they answered Jesus, 'We don't know.' And Jesus said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'

  • Luke 20:2-7
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    2They said to him, 'Tell us, by what authority you do these things? Or who gave you this authority?'

    3But he answered them, 'I will also ask you a question, and you tell me:

    4Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?'

    5They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, "From heaven," he will say, "Why did you not believe him?"

    6But if we say, "From men," all the people will stone us, since they are convinced that John was a prophet.'

    7So they answered that they did not know where it came from.

  • Matt 21:24-25
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    24Jesus answered them, 'I will also ask you one question. If you answer it for me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

    25Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?' They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say,

  • Matt 21:46
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    46Although they were looking for a way to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because the people regarded him as a prophet.

  • Matt 21:27
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    27So they answered Jesus, 'We do not know.' Then he said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'

  • John 7:12-13
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    12And there was a lot of murmuring among the crowds about Him. Some were saying, 'He is a good man,' but others were saying, 'No, He is deceiving the people.'

    13Yet no one was speaking openly about Him for fear of the Jews.

  • Matt 16:13-15
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    72%

    13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?"

    14They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets."

    15He then said to them, "But who do you say I am?"

  • John 11:47-48
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    47So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council and said, 'What are we going to do since this man is performing so many signs?'

    48If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.

  • Matt 14:5
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    5Though Herod wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd because they considered John to be a prophet.

  • Mark 6:20
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    20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he kept him safe. When he heard John speak, he was greatly perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.

  • Luke 3:15
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    15As the people were waiting expectantly and all were pondering in their hearts about John, whether he might be the Christ,

  • Mark 8:28
    70%

    28They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others, one of the prophets.'

  • Matt 26:5
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    5But they said, "Not during the feast, so that there won't be a riot among the people."

  • John 12:42-43
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    42Nevertheless, many even among the rulers believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees, they did not confess Him, so that they would not be expelled from the synagogue.

    43For they loved the approval of people more than the approval of God.

  • Luke 22:67
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    67They said, 'If you are the Messiah, tell us.' Jesus answered, 'If I tell you, you will not believe me.

  • John 1:25
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    25They asked him, 'Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?'

  • John 3:26
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    26So they came to John and said to him, 'Rabbi, the one who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you testified—look, He is baptizing, and everyone is coming to Him.'

  • Mark 12:12
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    12They sought to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because they understood that he had spoken the parable against them. So they left him and went away.

  • Luke 22:2
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    2The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to kill him because they were afraid of the people.

  • John 7:26
    69%

    26Yet here He is speaking openly, and they are not saying anything to Him. Could it be that the authorities really have recognized that He is the Messiah?

  • John 18:30
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    30They answered him, 'If he weren’t a criminal, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.'

  • Luke 9:19
    69%

    19They replied, 'Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the ancient prophets has risen.'

  • Matt 22:16-17
    2 verses
    69%

    16And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you are truthful and teach the way of God in truth. You do not care about anyone’s opinion, for you do not look at people’s appearances.'

    17Tell us, then, what you think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

  • Mark 11:18
    69%

    18The chief priests and the scribes heard this and began seeking a way to destroy him. They were afraid of him, because the whole crowd was amazed at his teaching.

  • John 1:22
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    22So they said to him, 'Who are you? Tell us so we can give an answer to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?'

  • Matt 28:14
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    14'If this is reported to the governor, we will persuade him and keep you out of trouble.'

  • Luke 20:26
    69%

    26They were unable to trap him in his words in front of the people, and amazed at his answer, they became silent.

  • John 18:34
    69%

    34Jesus answered, 'Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?'

  • Luke 20:21
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    21So they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, we know that you speak and teach rightly and that you do not show partiality but teach the way of God in truth.

  • Acts 4:16
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    16They said, 'What are we to do with these men? For it is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a notable sign has been performed through them, and we cannot deny it.'

  • John 7:40
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    40When some in the crowd heard these words, they said, 'Truly, this is the Prophet.'

  • John 19:8
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    8When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid.

  • John 9:22
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    22His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jewish leaders had already decided that anyone who confessed Jesus as the Christ would be put out of the synagogue.

  • Matt 21:11
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    11The crowds answered, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.'