Matthew 21:26

God's Word

But if we say, ‘from humans,’ we’re afraid of what the crowd might do. All those people think of John as a prophet.”

Cross References

Isaiah 57:11

Whom did you dread and fear so much that you lied to me? You haven’t remembered me or cared about me. I’ve been silent for a long time. Is that why you don’t fear me?

Matthew 11:9

“Really, what did you go to see? A prophet? Let me tell you that he is far more than a prophet.

Matthew 14:5

So Herod wanted to kill John. However, he was afraid of the people because they thought John was a prophet.

Matthew 21:11

The crowd answered, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Matthew 21:25

Did John’s right to baptize come from heaven or from humans?” They discussed this among themselves. They said, “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Matthew 21:27

So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Jesus told them, “Then I won’t tell you why I have the right to do these things.

Matthew 21:46

They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowds, who thought he was a prophet.

Mark 11:32

But if we say, ‘from humans,’ ⌞then what will happen⌟?” They were afraid of the people. All the people thought of John as a true prophet.

Mark 12:12

They wanted to arrest him but were afraid of the crowd. They knew that he had directed this illustration at them. So they left him alone and went away.

Mark 6:20

because Herod was afraid of John. Herod knew that John was a fair and holy man, so he protected him. When he listened to John, he would become very disturbed, and yet he liked to listen to him.

Luke 20:19

The experts in Moses’ Teachings and the chief priests wanted to arrest him right there, but they were afraid of the people. They knew that he had directed this illustration at them.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘from humans,’ everyone will stone us to death. They’re convinced that John was a prophet.”

Luke 22:2

The chief priests and the experts in Moses’ Teachings were looking for some way to kill Jesus. However, they were afraid of the people.

John 5:35

John was a lamp that gave off brilliant light. For a time you enjoyed the pleasure of his light.

John 9:22

(His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews. The Jews had already agreed to put anyone who acknowledged that Jesus was the Christ out of the synagogue.

Acts 5:26

Then the officer of the temple guards went with some of his men to bring back the apostles without using force. After all, the officer and his guards were afraid that the people would stone them to death for using force.