Matthew 21:26

26But if we say, ‘From man,’ awe are afraid of the crowd, for they all hold that John was ba prophet.”

Matthew 21:32

32For John came to you cin the way of righteousness, and dyou did not believe him, but ethe tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward fchange your minds and believe him.

Mark 11:30-32

30Was the baptism of John gfrom heaven or from man? Answer me.” 31And they discussed it with one another, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, hWhy then did you not believe him?’ 32But shall we say, ‘From man’?”— ithey were afraid of the people, for they all held that John really was ja prophet.

Luke 20:6

6But if we say, ‘From man,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was ka prophet.”
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