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John » His influence upon the public mind
And all the country of Judea went out to him, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptised by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.
Now when the people were in expectation, and many reasoned in their hearts respecting John, whether he were the Messiah,
Then went out to him Jerusalem and all Judea, and all the regions about Jordan, and were baptized by him in Jordan, on making confession of their sins.
And though he wished to kill him, he was afraid of the multitude, for they held him as a prophet.
For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the tax-gatherers and harlots believed on him. But ye, when ye saw it, repented not afterwards, that ye should believe on him.
but if we say of men??hey feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet.
He said, therefore, to the multitudes who came out to be baptised by him, Ye broods of vipers, who hath warned you to fly from the approaching wrath?
But if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
On the morrow John was again standing with two of his disciples; and looking upon Jesus as he walked by, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. read more.
Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following, saith to them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi (which signifies, when translated, Master), where is thy abode? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he abode, and continued with him that day: and it was about the tenth hour. One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
Then Jesus turned about, and seeing them following, saith to them, What are ye seeking? They said unto him, Rabbi (which signifies, when translated, Master), where is thy abode? He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he abode, and continued with him that day: and it was about the tenth hour. One of the two, who had heard from John mention of Jesus, and had followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief priests, who feared to answer the questions of jesus
but if we say of men??hey feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet.
And they sought to seize him, and were afraid of the people: for they knew that he had spoken this parable against them: and leaving him, they departed.
But if we say, From men, we are afraid of the populace, for they all hold John as a prophet.
And the scribes and chief priests heard him, and sought how they might destroy him: for they were afraid of him, because all the people were exceedingly struck with his teaching,
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus teaches in
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I always taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews resorted; and in secret have I spoken nothing.
And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, come to him, and say to him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority, that thou shouldest do these things? Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask you one question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. read more.
The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? but if we say of men??hey feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet. And they answering said to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me. And they reasoned among themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? but if we say of men??hey feared the people: for all men held John to be in truth a prophet. And they answering said to Jesus, We do not know. And Jesus in reply said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
And Jesus addressing them said, as he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that the Messiah is the Son of David? for David himself saith by the Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet. David himself therefore calleth him Lord; and whence then is he his son? And a vast multitude heard him with delight. read more.
And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations in the places of concourse, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the first couch at suppers: who devour widows' houses, and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater damnation. And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in many [pieces]. And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing. And having called his disciples, he said unto them, I tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all who have cast into the treasury: for all they have cast in of their superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she had, even her whole substance.
And he spake to them in the course of his teaching, Beware of the scribes, who love to go about in trailing robes, and like salutations in the places of concourse, and the principal seats in the synagogues, and the first couch at suppers: who devour widows' houses, and in pretence make long prayers: such shall receive greater damnation. And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in many [pieces]. And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing. And having called his disciples, he said unto them, I tell you truly, that this poor widow hath cast in more than all who have cast into the treasury: for all they have cast in of their superfluities; but she from her indigence hath cast in all that she had, even her whole substance.
Daily was I with you in the temple teaching, and ye laid no hold upon me: but [this is done] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.
After these things Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Take care; thou art made whole: sin no more, lest something worse befall thee. The man went, and informed the Jews, that it was Jesus who had made him whole. And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to kill him, because he had done these things on the sabbath-day. read more.
Then Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
Then Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
But now at the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and taught. And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man the scriptures, not being a scholar? Jesus answered them and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. read more.
If any man will do his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself. He that speaketh from himself, seeks his own individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none. Hath not Moses given you the law, yet none of you practises the law? Why do ye seek to kill me? The multitude answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who is seeking to kill thee? Jesus answered and said unto them, I have performed one work, and ye all marvel. Because Moses ordered you circumcision; (not that it comes from Moses, but from our ancestors;) so ye circumcise a man on the sabbath-day. If a man receive circumcision on the sabbath-day, that the law of Moses should not be violated; are ye incensed against me, because I have made a man whole on the sabbath-day? Judge not by appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Then said some of the people of Jerusalem, is not this the man whom they are seeking to kill? And, lo! he speaketh openly, and they say not a word to him. Do the rulers certainly know that this man is really the Messiah? But we know this man whence he is: but when the Messiah cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. Then spake Jesus aloud as he was teaching in the temple, and said, Ye both know me, and ye know from whence I am: and I came not of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
If any man will do his will, he shall know respecting the doctrine, whether it is of God, or whether I speak from myself. He that speaketh from himself, seeks his own individual honour: but he that seeketh the glory of him that sent him, he is true, and iniquity in him there is none. Hath not Moses given you the law, yet none of you practises the law? Why do ye seek to kill me? The multitude answered and said, Thou hast a devil: who is seeking to kill thee? Jesus answered and said unto them, I have performed one work, and ye all marvel. Because Moses ordered you circumcision; (not that it comes from Moses, but from our ancestors;) so ye circumcise a man on the sabbath-day. If a man receive circumcision on the sabbath-day, that the law of Moses should not be violated; are ye incensed against me, because I have made a man whole on the sabbath-day? Judge not by appearance, but judge righteous judgment. Then said some of the people of Jerusalem, is not this the man whom they are seeking to kill? And, lo! he speaketh openly, and they say not a word to him. Do the rulers certainly know that this man is really the Messiah? But we know this man whence he is: but when the Messiah cometh, no man knoweth whence he is. Then spake Jesus aloud as he was teaching in the temple, and said, Ye both know me, and ye know from whence I am: and I came not of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
And Jesus was walking in the temple, in Solomon's portico. Then the Jews came about him, and said to him, How long dost thou keep our soul in suspense? If thou art the Messiah, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them; I told you, and ye believed not: the works which I do in the name of my Father, they bear witness of me. read more.
But ye believe not, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity, and no person shall pluck them out of my hand. My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all and no one shall pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. Then the Jews again brought stones, in order to stone him. Jesus said unto them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which work of these are ye going to stone me? The Jews answered him, For a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy; and that thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?" If he called those gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; do ye say of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest because I said, I am the Son of God? If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
But ye believe not, for ye are not of my sheep, as I told you. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: and I give unto them everlasting life and they shall never perish to eternity, and no person shall pluck them out of my hand. My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all and no one shall pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. Then the Jews again brought stones, in order to stone him. Jesus said unto them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which work of these are ye going to stone me? The Jews answered him, For a good work we do not stone thee; but for blasphemy; and that thou, being merely a man, makest thyself God. Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, "I said ye are gods?" If he called those gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; do ye say of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest because I said, I am the Son of God? If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.