Luke 20:6

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 20:6

BSB

But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."

AKJV

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

CPDV

But if we say, 'Of men,' the whole people will stone us. For they are certain that John was a prophet."

ERV

But if we shall say, From men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

NHEB

But if we say, 'From people,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet."

SMT

And if we say, of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded John to be a prophet.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 20:6

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Commentary for Luke 20:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 20:6

Summary

Fear of public reaction prevents answer

Place

Temple

Event

Leaders fear popular punishment

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD