Matthew 21:25

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

It is about John's baptism. What was its origin? divine or human?" But they began arguing among themselves: "If we say 'divine,' he will say to us 'Why then did not you believe him?'

Cross References

Matthew 16:7

But the disciples began talking among themselves about their having brought no bread.

Matthew 21:24

"I, too," said Jesus in reply, "will ask you one question; if you will give me an answer to it, then I, also, will tell you what authority I have to act as I do.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say 'human,' we are afraid of the people, for every one regards John as a Prophet."

Luke 14:4

They remained silent. Jesus took hold of the man and cured him, and sent him away.

Luke 20:5

But they began arguing together: "If we say 'divine,' he will say 'Why did not you believe him?'

John 1:15

(John bears witness to him; he cried aloud--for it was he who spoke--"'He who is Coming' after me is now before me, for he was ever first");

John 1:6

There appeared a man sent from God, whose name was John;

John 3:18

He who believes in him escapes condemnation, while he who does not believe in him is already condemned, because he has not believed in the only Son of God.

1 John 3:20

that if our conscience condemns us, yet God is greater than our conscience and knows everything.