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Luke 20:6
But if we say, ‘From men,' then all the people will throw stones at us because they believe John was one who spoke for God."
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Christian Standard Bible®
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
King James Version (1611)
But and if we say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
But and if we say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
King James Version
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
English Standard Version
But if we say, ‘From man,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From man,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New American Standard Bible
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, since they are convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, since they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New Century Version
But if we say, ‘It was from other people,' all the people will stone us to death, because they believe John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘It was from other people,' all the people will stone us to death, because they believe John was a prophet."
Amplified Bible
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Legacy Standard Bible
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Berean Standard Bible
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Contemporary English Version
And we can't say that it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize. The crowd will stone us to death, because they think John was a prophet."
And we can't say that it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize. The crowd will stone us to death, because they think John was a prophet."
Complete Jewish Bible
But if we say, ‘From a human source,' all the people will stone us, because they're convinced that Yochanan was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From a human source,' all the people will stone us, because they're convinced that Yochanan was a prophet."
Darby Translation
but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Easy-to-Read Version
But if we say that John's baptism was from someone else, the people will stone us to death. They all believe that John was a prophet."
But if we say that John's baptism was from someone else, the people will stone us to death. They all believe that John was a prophet."
Geneva Bible (1587)
But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
George Lamsa Translation
And if we should say from men, all the people will stone us; for they regard John as a prophet.
And if we should say from men, all the people will stone us; for they regard John as a prophet.
Good News Translation
But if we say, ‘From human beings,' this whole crowd here will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From human beings,' this whole crowd here will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Lexham English Bible
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Literal Translation
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are being convinced that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are being convinced that John was a prophet.
American Standard Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Bible in Basic English
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
Hebrew Names Version
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that Yochanan was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that Yochanan was a prophet."
International Standard Version
But if we say, 'From humans,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."Matthew 14:5; 21:26; Luke 7:29;">[xr]
But if we say, 'From humans,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."Matthew 14:5; 21:26; Luke 7:29;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But if we shall say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that Juchanon was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that Juchanon was a prophet.
Murdock Translation
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But and yf we say of men, all the people wyll stone vs: For they be perswaded that Iohn is a prophete.
But and yf we say of men, all the people wyll stone vs: For they be perswaded that Iohn is a prophete.
English Revised Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
World English Bible
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But if we say of men, all the people will stone us;
But if we say of men, all the people will stone us;
Weymouth's New Testament
And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."
And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and if we seien, Of men, al the puple schal stoone vs; for thei ben certeyn, that Joon is a prophete.
and if we seien, Of men, al the puple schal stoone vs; for thei ben certeyn, that Joon is a prophete.
Update Bible Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Webster's Bible Translation
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
New English Translation
But if we say, ‘From people,' all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From people,' all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New King James Version
But if we say, "From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
But if we say, "From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
New Living Translation
But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet."
But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet."
New Revised Standard
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Revised Standard Version
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But and yf we shall saye of men all ye people will stone vs. For they be persuaded that Ihon is a Prophet.
But and yf we shall saye of men all ye people will stone vs. For they be persuaded that Ihon is a Prophet.
Young's Literal Translation
and if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet.'
and if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But yf we saye, of men, then shal all the people stone vs, for they be persuaded, that Ihon is a prophet.
But yf we saye, of men, then shal all the people stone vs, for they be persuaded, that Ihon is a prophet.
Mace New Testament (1729)
if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But if we say he came up with it on his own, everyone will get mad because they all believe John was sent from the Boss."
But if we say he came up with it on his own, everyone will get mad because they all believe John was sent from the Boss."
Contextual Overview
1 As He was teaching and preaching the Good News, the religious leaders and the teachers of the Law and the elders came. 2 They said to Him, "Tell us, by what right and power are You doing these things? Who gave You the right and the power?" 3 Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one question also. You answer Me. 4 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?" 5 They said to themselves, "If we say, ‘From heaven,' He will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?' 6 But if we say, ‘From men,' then all the people will throw stones at us because they believe John was one who spoke for God." 7 They said that they did not know where John's baptism came from. 8 Jesus said to them, "And I will not tell you where I get the right and the power to do these things."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
all: Matthew 21:26, Matthew 21:46, Matthew 26:5, Mark 12:12, Acts 5:26
for: Luke 1:76, Luke 7:26-29, Matthew 14:5, Matthew 21:26, John 10:41
Reciprocal: Numbers 12:6 - a prophet Mark 11:32 - for Mark 14:2 - lest Acts 4:21 - how
Cross-References
Genesis 3:3
But from the tree which is in the center of the garden, God has said, ‘Do not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.'"
But from the tree which is in the center of the garden, God has said, ‘Do not eat from it or touch it, or you will die.'"
Genesis 20:6
Then God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know that you have done this with a heart of honor. And I kept you from sinning against Me. I did not let you touch her.
Then God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know that you have done this with a heart of honor. And I kept you from sinning against Me. I did not let you touch her.
Genesis 20:7
So now return the man's wife. For he is one who speaks for Me. Then he will pray for you, and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you and all who are yours will die for sure."
So now return the man's wife. For he is one who speaks for Me. Then he will pray for you, and you will live. But if you do not return her, know that you and all who are yours will die for sure."
Genesis 20:18
For the Lord had stopped all births in the house of Abimelech because of Abraham's wife Sarah.
For the Lord had stopped all births in the house of Abimelech because of Abraham's wife Sarah.
Genesis 26:11
So Abimelech told all the people, "Whoever touches this man or his wife will be put to death."
So Abimelech told all the people, "Whoever touches this man or his wife will be put to death."
Genesis 31:7
Yet your father has not been fair with me. He has changed my pay ten times. But God did not let him hurt me.
Yet your father has not been fair with me. He has changed my pay ten times. But God did not let him hurt me.
Genesis 35:5
As they traveled, much fear from God came upon the cities around them. So the people of the land did not go against the sons of Jacob.
As they traveled, much fear from God came upon the cities around them. So the people of the land did not go against the sons of Jacob.
Genesis 39:9
There is no one more important in this house than I. And he has held nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this sinful thing, and sin against God?"
There is no one more important in this house than I. And he has held nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this sinful thing, and sin against God?"
Exodus 34:24
For I will drive nations out of your way and give you more land. No man will desire to have your land when you go to show yourselves before the Lord your God.
For I will drive nations out of your way and give you more land. No man will desire to have your land when you go to show yourselves before the Lord your God.
Leviticus 6:2
"If a person is not faithful and sins against the Lord by lying to his neighbor about money given to him for safe-keeping, or by stealing, or by false ways,
"If a person is not faithful and sins against the Lord by lying to his neighbor about money given to him for safe-keeping, or by stealing, or by false ways,
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But and if we say of men,..... Which they had a good will to, against the dictates of their own consciences:
all the people will stone us; meaning the common people, that were then in the temple about Christ, hearing him preach; who would be so enraged at such an answer, that without any regard to their character and office, they would rise and stone them. The Ethiopic version adds, "whom we fear"; see Matthew 21:26 for it seems that they had not so behaved as to have the good will and esteem of the people, at least they did not pin their faith on their sleeve:
for they be persuaded that John was a prophet; they were fully assured of it; and the sentiments and authority of the chief priests could have no weight and influence upon them to weaken their faith in this point; the evidence was so strong, and their faith so firm and sure.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:23-27.
