Matthew 21:26
World English Bible (WEB)
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
In context
24 Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
25 The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
27 They answered Jesus, and said, “We don’t know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
28 But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work today in my vineyard.’
Matthew 21:26 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- But if we say, ‘From men,’ we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.”
- KJV King James Version
- But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.'
- DBY Darby Translation
- but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.
- WBS Webster Bible
- But if we shall say, From men; we fear the people: for all hold John as a prophet.