Mark 11:32
But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
In other versions
But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.
ASV
But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.
BBE
but should we say, Of men -- they feared the people; for all held of John that he was truly a prophet.
DBY
If we should say, 'From men'"--they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet.
WEB
But if we may say, From men,' -- they were fearing the people, for all were holding John that he was indeed a prophet;
YLT
But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
ENG
But if we shall say, from men; they feared the people: for all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.
WBT
But if we say, ‘From men’...” they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet.
BSB
In context
30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
32But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
33And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- John