Mark 11:32 bbe — But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.

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"But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet."

— Mark 11:32, Bible in Basic English

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“But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet. ”
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Mark 11 — Context

And Jesus said to them, I will put to you one question; give me an answer, and I will say by what authority I do these things.

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

And they gave thought to it among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not have faith in him?

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.

Mark 11:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:32 say?

Mark 11:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.”

Where is Mark 11:32 in the Bible?

Mark 11:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 32.

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.

What translation should I read Mark 11:32 in?

Mark 11:32 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?

Mark 11:32 reads (BBE): “But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly 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.

Mark 11:32 bbe — But if we say, From men--they were in fear of the people, because all took John to be truly a prophet.

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