<p>11:32 <em>But if we say: From men- they were in fear of the people. For all truly held John to be a prophet</em>- Although we would all agree that the Bible is the inspired word of God, it is quite possible that we fail to <em>feel</em> this as we might when we read it. The people &quot;verily held John to be a prophet&quot; (Mk. 11:32 RV) but they rejoiced only for a short time in the light of his words. They rejected his most essential message- whilst still believing he was an inspired prophet. Or, thinking they believed he was.</p>