Matthew 21:26

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Mark 6:20 : 20 For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.
  • Matt 11:9 : 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet.
  • Matt 14:5 : 5 And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.
  • Matt 21:46 : 46 But when they sought to seize him, they feared the multitude because they considered him a prophet.
  • Isa 57:11 : 11 And of whom have you been afraid or feared, that you have lied, and have not remembered me, nor laid it to your heart? Have I not held my peace even of old, and you do not fear me?
  • Mark 11:32 : 32 But if we say, From men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
  • Mark 12:12 : 12 They sought to arrest him, but feared the crowd, for they knew 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: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
  • Luke 20:19 : 19 And the chief priests and the scribes tried to lay hands on him at that very hour; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.
  • Luke 22:2 : 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.
  • John 9:22 : 22 These words his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.
  • John 10:41-42 : 41 And many came to him and said, John did no miracle, but all the things that John spoke about this man were true. 42 And many believed in him there.
  • Acts 5:26 : 26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

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    29And Jesus answered and said to them, I will also ask you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

    30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.

    31And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not believe him?

    32But if we say, From men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

    33And they answered and said to Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

  • Luke 20:2-7
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    2And spoke to him, saying, Tell us, by what authority do you do these things? Or who is he who gave you this authority?

    3And he answered and said to them, I will also ask you one thing; and you answer me:

    4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?

    5And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not believe him?

    6But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.

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    24And Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

    25The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven, or from men? And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him?

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    46But when they sought to seize him, they feared the multitude because they considered him a prophet.

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    27And they answered Jesus and said, We do not know. And he said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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    12And there was much murmuring among the people concerning him. Some said, He is a good man; others said, No, but he deceives the people.

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    13When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?

    14And they said, Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.

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

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    47Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, What shall we do? for this man does many miracles.

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    5And when he would have put him to death, he feared the multitude, because they regarded him as a prophet.

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    20For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just and holy man, and observed him; and when he heard him, he did many things, and heard him gladly.

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    15And as the people were in expectation, and all men pondered in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not;

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    28And they answered, John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, One of the prophets.

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    5But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

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    42Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue;

    43for they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God.

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    67Are you the Christ? Tell us. And he said to them, If I tell you, you will not believe:

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    2And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.

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    26But look, he speaks boldly, and they say nothing to him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ?

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    30They answered and said to him, If he were not a wrongdoer, we would not have delivered him to you.

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    19They answered and said, John the Baptist; but some say Elijah; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

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    16And they sent out to him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, nor do you care about anyone, for you do not regard the person of men.

    17Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

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    18And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people were astonished at his teaching.

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    14And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will persuade him and keep you secure.

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    26And they could not trap him in his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and kept silent.

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    34Jesus answered him, Do you say this of yourself, or did others tell you about me?

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    21And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that you say and teach rightly, neither do you show favoritism, but teach the way of God truly:

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    16Saying, What shall we do to these men? For indeed a notable miracle has been done by them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.

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    40Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, Truly this is the Prophet.

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    22These words his parents spoke, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man confessed that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

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    11And the multitude said, This is Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth in Galilee.