Mark 11:32
But if we say,‘From people–’”(they feared the crowd, for they all considered John to be truly a prophet).
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- Matt 21:46 : 46 They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet.
- Matt 14:5 : 5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd because they accepted John as a prophet.
- Matt 21:31-32 : 31 Which of the two did his father’s will?” They said,“The first.” Jesus said to them,“I tell you the truth, tax collectors and prostitutes will go ahead of you into the kingdom of God! 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe. Although you saw this, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
- Matt 3:5-6 : 5 Then people from Jerusalem, as well as all Judea and all the region around the Jordan, were going out to him, 6 and he was baptizing them in the Jordan River as they confessed their sins.
- Matt 11:9 : 9 What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet!
- Mark 6:20 : 20 because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.
- Mark 12:12 : 12 Now they wanted to arrest him(but they feared the crowd), because they realized that he told this parable against them. So they left him and went away.
- Luke 7:26-29 : 26 What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is the one about whom it is written,‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’ 28 I tell you, among those born of women no one is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he is.” 29 (Now all the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice, because they had been baptized with John’s baptism.
- Luke 20:6-8 : 6 But if we say,‘From people,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.” 7 So they replied that they did not know where it came from. 8 Then Jesus said to them,“Neither will I tell you by whose authority I do these things.”
- Luke 20:19 : 19 Then the experts in the law and the chief priests wanted to arrest him that very hour, because they realized he had told this parable against them. But they were afraid of the people.
- Luke 22:2 : 2 The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
- John 10:41 : 41 Many came to him and began to say,“John performed no miraculous sign, but everything John said about this man was true!”
- Acts 5:26 : 26 Then the commander of the temple guard went with the officers and brought the apostles without the use of force(for they were afraid of being stoned by the people).
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25 Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from people?” They discussed this among themselves, saying,“If we say,‘From heaven,’ he will say,‘Then why did you not believe him?’
26 But if we say,‘From people,’ we fear the crowd, for they all consider John to be a prophet.”
27 So they answered Jesus,“We don’t know.” Then he said to them,“Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
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4 John’s baptism– was it from heaven or from people?”
5 So they discussed it with one another, saying,“If we say,‘From heaven,’ he will say,‘Why did you not believe him?’
6 But if we say,‘From people,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
7 So they replied that they did not know where it came from.
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28 and said,“By what authority are you doing these things? Or who gave you this authority to do these things?”
29 Jesus said to them,“I will ask you one question. Answer me and I will tell you by what authority I do these things:
30 John’s baptism– was it from heaven or from people? Answer me.”
31 They discussed with one another, saying,“If we say,‘From heaven,’ he will say,‘Then why did you not believe him?’
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46 They wanted to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowds, because the crowds regarded him as a prophet.
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13 Peter’s Confession When Jesus came to the area of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,“Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
14 They answered,“Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
15 He said to them,“But who do you say that I am?”
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15 While the people were filled with anticipation and they all wondered whether perhaps John could be the Christ,
- John 11:47-482 verses74%
47 So the chief priests and the Pharisees called the council together and said,“What are we doing? For this man is performing many miraculous signs.
48 If we allow him to go on in this way, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away our sanctuary and our nation.”
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20 because Herod stood in awe of John and protected him, since he knew that John was a righteous and holy man. When Herod heard him, he was thoroughly baffled, and yet he liked to listen to John.
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5 Although Herod wanted to kill John, he feared the crowd because they accepted John as a prophet.
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28 They said,“John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and still others, one of the prophets.”
- John 7:12-132 verses72%
12 There was a lot of grumbling about him among the crowds. Some were saying,“He is a good man,” but others,“He deceives the common people.”
13 However, no one spoke openly about him for fear of the Jewish leaders.
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33 So they answered Jesus,“We don’t know.” Then Jesus said to them,“Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
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41 Many came to him and began to say,“John performed no miraculous sign, but everything John said about this man was true!”
- John 12:42-432 verses72%
42 Nevertheless, even among the rulers many believed in him, but because of the Pharisees they would not confess Jesus to be the Christ, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue.
43 For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.
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40 Differing Opinions About Jesus When they heard these words, some of the crowd began to say,“This really is the Prophet!”
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18 The chief priests and the experts in the law heard it and they considered how they could assassinate him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed by his teaching.
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15 Others said,“He is Elijah.” Others said,“He is a prophet, like one of the prophets from the past.”
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19 They answered,“John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others that one of the prophets of long ago has risen.”
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30 They replied,“If this man were not a criminal, we would not have handed him over to you.”
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34 Jesus replied,“Are you saying this on your own initiative, or have others told you about me?”
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16 Fear seized them all, and they began to glorify God, saying,“A great prophet has appeared among us!” and“God has come to help his people!”
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12 Now they wanted to arrest him(but they feared the crowd), because they realized that he told this parable against them. So they left him and went away.
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26 So they came to John and said to him,“Rabbi, the one who was with you on the other side of the Jordan River, about whom you testified– see, he is baptizing, and everyone is flocking to him!”
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2 The chief priests and the experts in the law were trying to find some way to execute Jesus, for they were afraid of the people.
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29 (Now all the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice, because they had been baptized with John’s baptism.
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25 So they asked John,“Why then are you baptizing if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
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3 “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”
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18 Jesus and John the Baptist John’s disciples informed him about all these things. So John called two of his disciples
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32 But they did not understand this statement and were afraid to ask him.
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13 Then the disciples understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist.
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14 Now when the people saw the miraculous sign that Jesus performed, they began to say to one another,“This is certainly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”
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16 saying,“What should we do with these men? For it is plain to all who live in Jerusalem that a notable miraculous sign has come about through them, and we cannot deny it.
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2 and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”
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57 (Now the chief priests and the Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where Jesus was should report it, so that they could arrest him.)
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7 While they were going away, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John:“What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind?
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8 When Pilate heard what they said, he was more afraid than ever,
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16 They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, saying,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality.