Mark 11:31

They discussed it among themselves. They said, “If we say it's from heaven, he'll reply, ‘So why didn't you believe him?’

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In The King James Version

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

In Context

30John's baptism—did that come from heaven, or from people?”

32But if we say, it's of human origin, well…” They were afraid of the crowd, because everyone believed that John was a true prophet.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:7As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed about by the wind?

Matthew 21:31Which of the two sons did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. “I tell you the truth: tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you,” Jesus told them.

John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus approaching him, and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

John 1:36He saw Jesus passing by, and said, “Look! This is the Lamb of God!”

Matthew Henry on Mark 11:28-33

The Pharisees Nonplussed. 27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they… Read the whole commentary →

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