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the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
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Literal Standard Version
Luke 20:6
And if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet."
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Christian Standard Bible®
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet.”
King James Version (1611)
But and if we say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
But and if we say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
King James Version
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
English Standard Version
But if we say, ‘From man,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From man,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New American Standard Bible
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, since they are convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, since they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New Century Version
But if we say, ‘It was from other people,' all the people will stone us to death, because they believe John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘It was from other people,' all the people will stone us to death, because they believe John was a prophet."
Amplified Bible
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Legacy Standard Bible
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Berean Standard Bible
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Contemporary English Version
And we can't say that it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize. The crowd will stone us to death, because they think John was a prophet."
And we can't say that it was merely some human who gave John the right to baptize. The crowd will stone us to death, because they think John was a prophet."
Complete Jewish Bible
But if we say, ‘From a human source,' all the people will stone us, because they're convinced that Yochanan was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From a human source,' all the people will stone us, because they're convinced that Yochanan was a prophet."
Darby Translation
but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
but if we should say, Of men, the whole people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Easy-to-Read Version
But if we say that John's baptism was from someone else, the people will stone us to death. They all believe that John was a prophet."
But if we say that John's baptism was from someone else, the people will stone us to death. They all believe that John was a prophet."
Geneva Bible (1587)
But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
But if we shall say, Of men, all the people will stone vs: for they be perswaded that Iohn was a Prophet.
George Lamsa Translation
And if we should say from men, all the people will stone us; for they regard John as a prophet.
And if we should say from men, all the people will stone us; for they regard John as a prophet.
Good News Translation
But if we say, ‘From human beings,' this whole crowd here will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From human beings,' this whole crowd here will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Lexham English Bible
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From men,' all the people will stone us to death, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Literal Translation
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are being convinced that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are being convinced that John was a prophet.
American Standard Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Bible in Basic English
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
But if we say, Of men; we will be stoned by the people, for they are certain that John was a prophet.
Hebrew Names Version
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that Yochanan was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that Yochanan was a prophet."
International Standard Version
But if we say, 'From humans,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."Matthew 14:5; 21:26; Luke 7:29;">[xr]
But if we say, 'From humans,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."Matthew 14:5; 21:26; Luke 7:29;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
But if we shall say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that Juchanon was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men, all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that Juchanon was a prophet.
Murdock Translation
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But and yf we say of men, all the people wyll stone vs: For they be perswaded that Iohn is a prophete.
But and yf we say of men, all the people wyll stone vs: For they be perswaded that Iohn is a prophete.
English Revised Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.
World English Bible
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
But if we say of men, all the people will stone us;
But if we say of men, all the people will stone us;
Weymouth's New Testament
And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."
And if we say, `human,' the people will all stone us; for they are thoroughly convinced that John was a Prophet."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and if we seien, Of men, al the puple schal stoone vs; for thei ben certeyn, that Joon is a prophete.
and if we seien, Of men, al the puple schal stoone vs; for thei ben certeyn, that Joon is a prophete.
Update Bible Version
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Webster's Bible Translation
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
New English Translation
But if we say, ‘From people,' all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘From people,' all the people will stone us, because they are convinced that John was a prophet."
New King James Version
But if we say, "From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
But if we say, "From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."
New Living Translation
But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet."
But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet."
New Life Bible
But if we say, ‘From men,' then all the people will throw stones at us because they believe John was one who spoke for God."
But if we say, ‘From men,' then all the people will throw stones at us because they believe John was one who spoke for God."
New Revised Standard
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, ‘Of human origin,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
But if we say, of men: the whole people will stone us. For they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Revised Standard Version
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us; for they are convinced that John was a prophet."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
But and yf we shall saye of men all ye people will stone vs. For they be persuaded that Ihon is a Prophet.
But and yf we shall saye of men all ye people will stone vs. For they be persuaded that Ihon is a Prophet.
Young's Literal Translation
and if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet.'
and if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But yf we saye, of men, then shal all the people stone vs, for they be persuaded, that Ihon is a prophet.
But yf we saye, of men, then shal all the people stone vs, for they be persuaded, that Ihon is a prophet.
Mace New Testament (1729)
if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
if we should assert, it was a human contrivance, the populace would stone us; for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Simplified Cowboy Version
But if we say he came up with it on his own, everyone will get mad because they all believe John was sent from the Boss."
But if we say he came up with it on his own, everyone will get mad because they all believe John was sent from the Boss."
Contextual Overview
1And it came to pass, on one of those days, as He is teaching the people in the temple, and proclaiming good news, the chief priests and the scribes, with the elders, came on [Him], 2and spoke to Him, saying, "Tell us by what authority You do these things? Or who is he that gave to You this authority?" 3And He answering said to them, "I will question you—I also—one thing, and tell Me: 4the immersion of John, was it from Heaven, or from men?" 5And they reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we may say, From Heaven, He will say, Why, then, did you not believe him? 6And if we may say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are having been persuaded John to be a prophet."7And they answered that they did not know from where [it was], 8and Jesus said to them, "Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
all: Matthew 21:26, Matthew 21:46, Matthew 26:5, Mark 12:12, Acts 5:26
for: Luke 1:76, Luke 7:26-29, Matthew 14:5, Matthew 21:26, John 10:41
Reciprocal: Numbers 12:6 - a prophet Mark 11:32 - for Mark 14:2 - lest Acts 4:21 - how
Cross-References
Genesis 3:3
but from the fruit of the tree which [is] in the midst of the garden, God has said, You do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest you die."
but from the fruit of the tree which [is] in the midst of the garden, God has said, You do not eat of it, nor touch it, lest you die."
Genesis 20:6
And God says to him in the dream, "Indeed, I have known that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I withhold you, even I, from sinning against Me, therefore I have not permitted you to come against her;
And God says to him in the dream, "Indeed, I have known that in the integrity of your heart you have done this, and I withhold you, even I, from sinning against Me, therefore I have not permitted you to come against her;
Genesis 20:7
and now send back the man's wife, for he [is] inspired, and he prays for you, and you live; and if you do not send back, know that dying you die, you and all that you have."
and now send back the man's wife, for he [is] inspired, and he prays for you, and you live; and if you do not send back, know that dying you die, you and all that you have."
Genesis 20:18
for YHWH restraining had restrained every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
for YHWH restraining had restrained every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
Genesis 26:11
and Abimelech commands all the people, saying, "He who comes against this man or against his wife, dying does die."
and Abimelech commands all the people, saying, "He who comes against this man or against his wife, dying does die."
Genesis 31:7
and your father has played on me, and has changed my hire ten times; and God has not permitted him to do evil with me.
and your father has played on me, and has changed my hire ten times; and God has not permitted him to do evil with me.
Genesis 35:5
and they journey, and the terror of God is on the cities which [are] around them, and they have not pursued after the sons of Jacob.
and they journey, and the terror of God is on the cities which [are] around them, and they have not pursued after the sons of Jacob.
Genesis 39:9
none is greater in this house than I, and he has not withheld from me anything, except you, because you [are] his wife; and how will I do this great evil? Then I have sinned against God."
none is greater in this house than I, and he has not withheld from me anything, except you, because you [are] his wife; and how will I do this great evil? Then I have sinned against God."
Exodus 34:24
for I dispossess nations from before you, and have enlarged your border, and no man desires your land in your going up to appear before your God YHWH three times in a year.
for I dispossess nations from before you, and have enlarged your border, and no man desires your land in your going up to appear before your God YHWH three times in a year.
Leviticus 6:2
"When any person sins, and has committed a trespass against YHWH, and has lied to his fellow concerning a deposit, or concerning fellowship, or concerning violent robbery, or has oppressed his fellow;
"When any person sins, and has committed a trespass against YHWH, and has lied to his fellow concerning a deposit, or concerning fellowship, or concerning violent robbery, or has oppressed his fellow;
Gill's Notes on the Bible
But and if we say of men,..... Which they had a good will to, against the dictates of their own consciences:
all the people will stone us; meaning the common people, that were then in the temple about Christ, hearing him preach; who would be so enraged at such an answer, that without any regard to their character and office, they would rise and stone them. The Ethiopic version adds, "whom we fear"; see Matthew 21:26 for it seems that they had not so behaved as to have the good will and esteem of the people, at least they did not pin their faith on their sleeve:
for they be persuaded that John was a prophet; they were fully assured of it; and the sentiments and authority of the chief priests could have no weight and influence upon them to weaken their faith in this point; the evidence was so strong, and their faith so firm and sure.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:23-27.
