KJV ORIGINAL
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if we say it was just from people, we're gonna have a problem, everyone believes John was a real prophet.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the truth is scary because people already know what's real.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during a tense exchange in the temple in Jerusalem, where Jesus is questioned by the chief priests and elders about his authority. They are debating how to respond to Jesus' question about John the Baptist's baptism, fearing the people's strong support for John as a prophet, which could lead to unrest. This reflects the broader conflict between religious leaders and the popular reverence for prophetic figures in first-century Jewish society.
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