But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} the Pharisees{G5330} and{G2532} lawyers{G3544} rejected{G114}{(G5656)} the counsel{G1012} of God{G2316} against{G1519} themselves{G1438}, being{G907} not{G3361} baptized{G907}{(G5685)} of{G5259} him{G846}.
Strong's King James
(30) But the Pharisees and the Torah-experts rejected The אֱלֹהִים Elohim's purpose for themselves, having not been immersed by him.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
but the Pharisees, and the lawyers, the counsel of God did put away for themselves, not having been baptized by him.
Young's Literal Translation
