John Gill's Exposition on Mark 11:32

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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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