Matthew 21:26

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

But if we say, From men–we are afraid of and must reckon with the multitude, for they all regard John as a prophet.

Cross References

Mark 6:20

For Herod had [a reverential] fear of John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and [continually] kept him safe [under guard]. When he heard [John speak], he was much perplexed; and [yet] he heard him gladly.

John 5:35

John was the lamp that kept on burning and shining [to show you the way], and you were willing for a while to delight (sun) yourselves in his light.

Matthew 21:46

And although they were trying to arrest Him, they feared the throngs because they regarded Him as a prophet.

Matthew 14:5

Although he wished to have him put to death, he was afraid of the people, for they regarded John as a prophet.

Matthew 11:9

But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and one [out of the common, more eminent, more remarkable, and] superior to a prophet.

Acts 5:26

Then the military leader went with the attendants and brought [the prisoners], but without violence, for they dreaded the people lest they be stoned by them.

John 9:22

His parents said this because they feared [the leaders of] the Jews; for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone should acknowledge Jesus to be the Christ, he should be expelled and excluded from the synagogue.

Luke 22:2

And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to do away with [Jesus], for they feared the people.

Luke 20:19

The scribes and the chief priests desired and tried to find a way to arrest Him at that very hour, but they were afraid of the people; for they discerned that He had related this parable against them.

Luke 20:6

But if we answer, From men, all the people will stone us to death, for they are long since firmly convinced that John was a prophet.

Mark 12:12

And they were trying to get hold of Him, but they were afraid of the people, for they knew that He spoke this parable with reference to and against them. So they left Him and departed. [Isa. 5:1-7.]

Mark 11:32

But [on the other hand] can we say, From men? For they were afraid of the people, because everybody considered and held John actually to be a prophet.

Isaiah 57:11

Of whom have you been so afraid and in dread that you lied and were treacherous and did not [seriously] remember Me, did not even give Me a thought? Have I not been silent, even for a long time, and so you do not fear Me?

Matthew 21:11

And the crowds replied, This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth of Galilee.

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John–from where was it? From heaven or from men? And they reasoned and argued with one another, If we say, From heaven, He will ask us, Why then did you not believe him?

Matthew 21:27

So they answered Jesus, We do not know. And He said to them, Neither will I tell you by what power of authority I do these things.