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Luke 20:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Luke 20:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?”
Luke 20:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 20:5
If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? The leaders' private deliberation (συνελογίσαντο, synelogisanto, "they reasoned together") reveals political calculation, not pursuit of truth. They recognize the logical trap: acknowledging John's divine commission requires explaining why they rejected his ministry and refused his baptism of repentance.The phrase "believed ye him not" (οὐκ ἐπιστεύσατε, ouk episteusate) exposes the heart issue. Belief (πιστεύω, pisteuō) means trust, commitment, acceptance—not mere intellectual acknowledgment. They didn't believe John beca...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 20:5
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“but one who disobeys{The same word can be translated disobeys or disbelieves in this context.} the Son won't see life”
“and have testified that this is the Son of God.,And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.,,,,,,,,”
“and said to him”
“saying”
“and he has testified to the truth.”
“he said”
“'After me comes a man who is preferred before me”