Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’
World English Bible (WEB)
They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’
Strong's King James
And{G1161} they reasoned{G4817}{(G5662)} with{G4314} themselves{G1438}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)},{G3754} If{G1437} we shall say{G2036}{(G5632)}, From{G1537} heaven{G3772}; he will say{G2046}{(G5692)}, Why{G1302} then{G3767} believed ye{G4100}{(G5656)} him{G846} not{G3756}?
The F.O.G *
(5) But they debated among themselves, saying this, "If perhaps we say, 'From sky-above, He'll say, 'Why didn't you faithfully-believe him?'
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
And they reasoned with themselves, saying—‘If we may say, From heaven, he will say, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?