26If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet.


In Context

23 And when he was come into the temple, there came to him, as he was teaching, the chief priests and ancients of the people, saying: By what authority dost thou these things? and who hath given thee this authority?

24 Jesus answering, said to them: I also will ask you one word, which if you shall tell me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things.

25 The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? But they thought within themselves, saying:

26 If we shall say, from heaven, he will say to us: Why then did you not believe him? But if we shall say, from men, we are afraid of the multitude: for all held John as a prophet.

27 And answering Jesus, they said: We know not. He also said to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

28 But what think you? A certain man had two sons; and coming to the first, he said: Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

Matthew 21:26 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

21:26They discussed it among themselves and said, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask, 'Then why didn't you believe him?' But if we say, 'From men'--we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet."

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26but if we should say, Of men, we fear the crowd, for all hold John for a prophet.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the multitude; for all hold John as a prophet.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we shall say, From men; we fear the people: for all hold John as a prophet.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.|

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

21:26and if we should say, From men, we fear the multitude, for all hold John as a prophet.'

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

21:26But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.