Matthew 21:26

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But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

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In other translations

But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

Greek words

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People and places

People: John the Baptist