Matthew 21:26

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 21:26

BSB

But if we say, 'From men,' we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet."

AKJV

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

CPDV

"If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?' But if we say, 'From men,' we have the crowd to fear, for they all hold John to be a prophet."

ERV

But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

NHEB

But if we say, 'From people,' we fear the crowd, for all hold John as a prophet."

SMT

But if we say, of men; we fear the crowd; for all hold John as a prophet.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 21:26

ButG1161Conjunction ifG1437ConjunctionweshallsayG2036 OfG1537Preposition menG444Noun MasculinewefearG5399VerbthepeopleG3793Noun Masculine forG1063Conjunction allG3956Adjective holdG2192Verb JohnG2491Noun Masculine asG5613AdverbaprophetG4396Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 21:26

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Matthew 21:26

Summary

Leaders fear public opinion regarding John

Place

Temple

Event

Leaders face impossible choice

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD