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Luke 20:6 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.” "
Luke 20:6
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4 the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?”
5 They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’
6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”
7 They answered that they didn’t know where it was from.
8 Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”
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Luke 20:1
"On one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, the priests and scribes came to him with the elders."
Luke 20:2
"They asked him, “Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?”"
Luke 20:3
"He answered them, “I also will ask you one question. Tell me:"
Luke 20:4
"the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?”"
Luke 20:5
"They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’"
Luke 20:7
"They answered that they didn’t know where it was from."
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