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Matthew 21:26

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

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people, [ ton (G3588) ochlon (G3793)] - rather the multitude. In Luke (Luke 20:6) it is, "all the people will stone us" [ katalithasei (G2642)] - 'stone us to death.'

For all hold John as a prophet. Crooked, cringing hypocroties! No wonder Jesus gave you no answer.

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