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and Jesus answered them, let me ask you one question, if ye answer me that, I shall likewise satisfy you by what authority I do these things. the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him? but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet. read more.
so they made answer, we cannot tell. and Jesus said, neither shall I tell you, by what authority I do these things.
so they made answer, we cannot tell. and Jesus said, neither shall I tell you, by what authority I do these things.
public Opinion » Feared by » Chief priests, who feared to answer the questions of jesus
if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)
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then they contriv'd how they might seize him, for they perceived, that he applied the parable to them; but for fear of the people they left him, and went away.
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but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
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the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.
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Prudence » Exemplified by Christ
and Jesus answered them, let me ask you one question, if ye answer me that, I shall likewise satisfy you by what authority I do these things. the baptism of John, whence was it? was it a divine or a human Institution? and they reasoned thus with themselves, if we say, it was divine; he will say, then, why did ye not believe him? but if we say, it was merely human, we are obnoxious to the people; for all hold John as a prophet. read more.
so they made answer, we cannot tell. and Jesus said, neither shall I tell you, by what authority I do these things.
so they made answer, we cannot tell. and Jesus said, neither shall I tell you, by what authority I do these things.
Upon this the Pharisees withdrew, and consulted how they might insnare him in his discourse. they dispatch'd therefore some of their disciples, together with the Herodians, who thus address'd themselves to him; master, we know that you are sincere, and faithfully teach the divine law without fear or flattery: for you have no regard to the outward quality of men. tell us therefore, what is your opinion? is it lawful to pay tribute to Cesar, or no? read more.
but Jesus perceiving their malice, said, why, hypocrites, would you insnare me? shew me the tribute money. and they brought him a penny. and he said unto them, whose image and inscription is this? they answer'd, Cesar's. then said he to them, render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Cesar's: and unto God, the things that are God's.
but Jesus perceiving their malice, said, why, hypocrites, would you insnare me? shew me the tribute money. and they brought him a penny. and he said unto them, whose image and inscription is this? they answer'd, Cesar's. then said he to them, render therefore unto Cesar, the things which are Cesar's: and unto God, the things that are God's.