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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 Though Herod[a] wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet.(A)
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Matthew 14:5
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Matthew 14:5
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5 Herod wanted to kill John, but he was afraid of the people, because they considered John a prophet.(A)
Matthew 21:26
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Matthew 21:26
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26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd, for all regard John as a prophet.”(A)
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Matthew 21:26
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Matthew 21:26
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26 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”(A)
Matthew 11:9
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Matthew 11:9
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9 What, then, did you go out to see? A prophet?[a] Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.(A)
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- 11.9 Other ancient authorities read Why, then, did you go out? To see a prophet?
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Matthew 11:9
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9 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet?(A) Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
Acts 5:26
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Acts 5:26
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26 Then the captain went with the temple police and brought them, but without violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.(A)
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Acts 5:26
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Acts 5:26
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26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people(A) would stone them.
Acts 4:21
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Acts 4:21
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21 After threatening them again, they let them go, finding no way to punish them because of the people, for all of them praised God for what had happened.(A)
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Acts 4:21
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Acts 4:21
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21 After further threats they let them go. They could not decide how to punish them, because all the people(A) were praising God(B) for what had happened.
Luke 20:6
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Luke 20:6
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6 But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”(A)
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Luke 20:6
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Luke 20:6
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6 But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people(A) will stone us, because they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”(B)
Mark 14:1-2
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Mark 14:1-2
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The Plot to Kill Jesus
14 It was two days before the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to arrest Jesus[a] by stealth and kill him,(A) 2 for they said, “Not during the festival, or there may be a riot among the people.”
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Jesus Anointed at Bethany(A)(B)(C)
14 Now the Passover(D) and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him.(E) 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.”
Mark 11:30-32
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Mark 11:30-32
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30 Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me.” 31 They argued with one another, “What should we say?[a] If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 32 But shall we say, ‘Of human origin’?”—they were afraid of the crowd, for all regarded John as truly a prophet.(A)
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- 11.31 Other ancient authorities lack What should we say?
Mark 11:30-32
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Mark 11:30-32
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30 John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”
31 They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ 32 But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ …” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)(A)
Mark 6:19-20
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Mark 6:19-20
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19 And Herodias had a grudge against him and wanted to kill him. But she could not, 20 for Herod feared John, knowing that he was a righteous and holy man, and he protected him. When he heard him, he was greatly perplexed,[a] and yet he liked to listen to him.(A)
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Mark 6:19-20
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Mark 6:19-20
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19 So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to, 20 because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.(A) When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[a]; yet he liked to listen to him.
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Matthew 21:32
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Matthew 21:32
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32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him, and even after you saw it you did not change your minds and believe him.(A)
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Matthew 21:32
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Matthew 21:32
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32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness,(A) and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors(B) and the prostitutes(C) did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent(D) and believe him.
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