Mark 11:32

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.
Mark 11:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
32But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But if we shall say, of men, etc..] That John's baptism was an human invention, and he had no authority from God to preach and administer it, they feared the people; lest being enraged thereby they should, at once, rise up, and destroy them: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed; a real prophet, one truly sent from God, and had his commission and credentials from him: this was the general sentiment of the people; (see Gill on “<402126>Matthew 21:26”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 20:23-27. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 11". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-11.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they: Mar 6:20, Mar 12:12; Mat 14:5, Mat 21:46; Luk 20:19, Luk 22:2; Act 5:26 for: Mat 3:5, Mat 3:6, Mat 21:31, Mat 21:32; Luk 7:26-29, Luk 20:6-8; Joh 10:41 Mark 11:33”
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