Matthew 21:25

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

World English Bible (WEB)

The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

Strong's King James

The baptism{G908} of John{G2491}, whence{G4159} was it{G2258}{(G5713)}? from{G1537} heaven{G3772}, or{G2228} of{G1537} men{G444}? And{G1161} they reasoned{G1260}{(G5711)} with{G3844} themselves{G1438}, saying{G3004}{(G5723)}, If{G1437} we shall say{G2036}{(G5632)}, From{G1537} heaven{G3772}; he will say{G2046}{(G5692)} unto us{G2254}, Why{G1302} did ye{G4100} not{G3756} then{G3767} believe{G4100}{(G5656)} him{G846}?

The F.O.G *

(25) The immersion of John was from where? From above or from men?" Now they reasoned among themselves saying, "If we say, 'From above,' He will say to us, 'Then why didn't you believe him?'

The F.O.G Message *

[25] "John's baptism – was it from heaven or merely human?" They squirmed, debating among themselves: "If we say 'from heaven,' He'll ask why we didn't believe John."

Young's Literal Translation

the baptism of John, whence was it?—from heaven, or from men?’ And they were reasoning with themselves, saying, ‘If we should say, From heaven; he will say to us, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?
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