Luke 20:5

Amplified Bible

They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

Cross References

Matthew 16:7

They began to discuss this among themselves, saying, “He said that because we did not bring bread.”

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’

Luke 20:4

The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?”

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet.”

John 1:30

This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’

John 1:34

I myself have [actually] seen [that happen], and my testimony is that this is the Son of God!”

John 3:26

So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!”

John 3:36

He who believes and trusts in the Son and accepts Him [as Savior] has eternal life [that is, already possesses it]; but he who does not believe the Son and chooses to reject Him, [disobeying Him and denying Him as Savior] will not see [eternal] life, but [instead] the wrath of God hangs over him continually.” [Heb 3:18]

Acts 13:25

And as John was finishing his course [of ministry], he kept saying, ‘What or who do you think that I am? I am not He [the Christ]; but be aware, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave]!’