They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’
World English Bible (WEB)
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}?
Strong's King James
(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
The F.O.G Message
And they reasoned with themselves, saying—‘If we may say, From heaven, he will say, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?
Young's Literal Translation