Luke 20:6 kjv — But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

King James Version

"But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet."

— Luke 20:6, King James Version

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Luke 20 — Context

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And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

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The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?

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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?

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But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.

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And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

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And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

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Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

Luke 20:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:6 say?
Luke 20:6 in the King James Version reads: “But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.”
Where is Luke 20:6 in the Bible?
Luke 20:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 6.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:6.
What translation should I read Luke 20:6 in?
Luke 20:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:6?
Luke 20:6 reads (KJV): “But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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