Matthew 21:26 nasb — "But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet."

NASB

""But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet.""

— Matthew 21:26, NASB

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Matthew 21 — Context

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When He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, "By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?"

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Jesus said to them, "I will also ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things.

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"The baptism of John was from what source, from heaven or from men?" And they began reasoning among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say to us, 'Then why did you not believe him?'

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"But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet."

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And answering Jesus, they said, "We do not know." He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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"But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in the vineyard.'

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"And he answered, 'I will not'; but afterward he regretted it and went.

Matthew 21:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:26 say?
Matthew 21:26 in the NASB reads: “"But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet."”
Where is Matthew 21:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 26.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:26 in?
Matthew 21:26 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 Matthew 21:26?
Matthew 21:26 reads (NASB): “"But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as 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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