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Mark 11:32-1953 kjv — But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. And they a…

King James Version

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But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

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And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

— Mark 11:32-1953, King James Version

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Mark 11:32-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet. And they answered Jesus and say, We know not. And Jesus saith unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. ”

  • WEB

    “If we should say, 'From men'"--they feared the people, for all held John to really be a prophet. They answered Jesus, "We don't know." Jesus said to them, "Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things."”

  • NET

    “But if we say,‘From people–’”(they feared the crowd, for they all considered John to be truly a prophet). So they answered Jesus,“We don’t know.” Then Jesus said to them,“Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.””

  • DRB

    “If we say, From men, we fear the people. For all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed. And they answering, say to Jesus: We know not. And Jesus answering, saith to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. ”

  • BBE

    “But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet. And they said in answer to Jesus, We have no idea. And Jesus said to them, And I will not say to you by what authority I do these things.”

  • KJVA

    “But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. ”

Mark 11 — Context

29

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

30

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

31

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

32

But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

33

And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 11:32-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:32-1953 say?
Mark 11:32-1953 in the King James Version reads: “But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. ”
Where is Mark 11:32-1953 in the Bible?
Mark 11:32-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verses 32–1953.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 11:32-1953.
What translation should I read Mark 11:32-1953 in?
Mark 11:32-1953 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 Mark 11:32-1953?
Mark 11:32-1953 reads (KJV): “But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed. And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. ” 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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