Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

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Other Translations for Matthew 21:25

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?'
AKJV
The baptism of John, from where was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why did you not then believe him?
CPDV
The baptism of John, where was it from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" But they thought within themselves, saying:
ERV
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven or from men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why then did ye not believe him?
NHEB
The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from people?" They reasoned with themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask us, 'Why then did you not believe him?'
SMT
The baptism of John, whence was it of heaven or of men And they reasoned by themselves, saying, If we say, of heaven; he will say to us, Why, then, believed ye him not?

Commentary for Matthew 21:25

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Overview of Matthew 21:25
Summary
Jesus questions origin of John's baptism
Place
Temple
Event
Jesus poses unanswerable question
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching