Matthew 21:26

New American Bible - revised edition

But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we fear the crowd, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Cross References

Mark 6:20

Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him.

John 5:35

He was a burning and shining lamp, and for a while you were content to rejoice in his light.

Matthew 21:46

And although they were attempting to arrest him, they feared the crowds, for they regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 14:5

Although he wanted to kill him, he feared the people, for they regarded him as a prophet.

Matthew 11:9

Then why did you go out? To see a prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.

Acts 5:26

Then the captain and the court officers went and brought them in, but without force, because they were afraid of being stoned by the people.

John 9:22

His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jews, for the Jews had already agreed that if anyone acknowledged him as the Messiah, he would be expelled from the synagogue.

Luke 22:2

and the chief priests and the scribes were seeking a way to put him to death, for they were afraid of the people.

Luke 20:19

The scribes and chief priests sought to lay their hands on him at that very hour, but they feared the people, for they knew that he had addressed this parable to them. Paying Taxes to the Emperor.

Luke 20:6

But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ then all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

Mark 12:12

They were seeking to arrest him, but they feared the crowd, for they realized that he had addressed the parable to them. So they left him and went away. Paying Taxes to the Emperor.

Mark 11:32

But shall we say, ‘Of human origin’?”—they feared the crowd, for they all thought John really was a prophet.

Isaiah 57:11

Whom did you dread and fear, that you told lies, And me you did not remember nor take to heart? Am I to keep silent and conceal, while you show no fear of me?

Matthew 21:11

And the crowds replied, “This is Jesus the prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee.” The Cleansing of the Temple.

Matthew 21:25

Where was John’s baptism from? Was it of heavenly or of human origin?” They discussed this among themselves and said, “If we say ‘Of heavenly origin,’ he will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

Matthew 21:27

So they said to Jesus in reply, “We do not know.” He himself said to them, “Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things. The Parable of the Two Sons.