Matthew 21:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 21:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 21:26 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 21:26 — KJV
“But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.”
— Matthew 21:26 (KJV)
Matthew 21:26 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 21:26
“But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:26: say, men, fear
“But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:26: say, men, people
“Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:26: say, men, fear
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:26: say, men, hold
“Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears. This man...: Heb. The judgment of death is for this man”
Shares key themes with Matthew 21:26: say, men, people
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