Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
But if we will say, `From men,` we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet."
Verse Takeaways
1
The Fear of Man
The religious leaders' primary concern was not truth, but public opinion. Commentators highlight that their fear of the crowd, who revered John the Baptist as a prophet, paralyzed them. They were afraid of riots or even being stoned. This reveals a critical spiritual danger: prioritizing human approval and self-preservation over faithfulness to God.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
Matthew
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
7
18th Century
Presbyterian
We fear the people. They feared that the people would stone them (Luke 20:6). Such an unpopular sentiment as professing that a…
19th Century
Baptist
He carried the war into the enemy's camp. He answered his accusers by asking them a question which they could not answer in either way without cond…
Jesus’ reply is masterly. He responds to their question with a question of his own (v.24), a common enough procedure in rabbinic debate. “John’s ba…
Consider supporting our work
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if we shall say of men They reasoned with themselves, that should they give their answer in this form, and say, …
As our Lord now openly appeared as the Messiah, the chief priests and scribes were greatly offended, especially because he exposed and removed the …
13th Century
Catholic
Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,
Get curated content & updates
