King James Version
Mark 11:32 in the King James Version says “But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.” — study this verse from Mark chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.”
Mark 11:32 · KJV
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
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.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“if”
G1437a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
“Of”
G1537a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
“they feared”
G5399to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
“the people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“men counted”
G2192to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
“a prophet”
G4396a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
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