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Matthew 21:25 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 21:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?”
Matthew 21:25 (KJV)
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The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men?—Jesus forces binary choice: divine origin (ἐξ οὐρανοῦ, ex ouranou) or human invention (ἐξ ἀνθρώπων, ex anthrōpōn). John's baptism represented his entire prophetic ministry, which authenticated Jesus (John 1:29-34). Their answer would reveal whether they recognized God's voice.If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?—The leaders' political calculation (διελογίζοντο, dielogizonto, 'reasoned among themselves') exposes hearts seeking advantage, not truth. John had testified that Jesus was the Lam...
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Cross-References for Matthew 21:25
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“God is greater than our heart”
“the Son of God.”
“I told you, and you don't believe. The works that I do in my Father's name, these testify about me.,Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.,,,,,,,,”
“saying”
“saying”
“because he has not believed in the name of the one and only Son of God.”
“John the Baptizer came”
“sent from God”
“For I say unto you”
“who receive glory from one another”