Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For John came to you in a righteous way and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.
World English Bible (WEB)
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn’t even repent afterward, that you might believe him.
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G *
(32) Because John came to you in the way of righteousness and you didn't believe him but the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe! But you seeing, didn't change your mind later to believe him!
The F.O.G Message *
[32] "John came showing the way of righteousness. These 'sinners' believed him, but you didn't. Even after witnessing their transformed lives, you still refused to repent and believe."
Young's Literal Translation
for John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye did not believe him, and the tax-gatherers and the harlots did believe him, and ye, having seen, repented not at last—to believe him.
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