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The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible
Mark 11:30
John's baptism-was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!"
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Christian Standard Bible®
Was John’s baptism
Was John’s baptism
King James Version (1611)
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men? Answere me.
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men? Answere me.
King James Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
English Standard Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me."
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me."
New American Standard Bible
"Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
"Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
New Century Version
Tell me: When John baptized people, was that authority from God or just from other people?"
Tell me: When John baptized people, was that authority from God or just from other people?"
Amplified Bible
"Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me."
"Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
"Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
Legacy Standard Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
Contemporary English Version
Who gave John the right to baptize? Was it God in heaven or merely some human being?"
Who gave John the right to baptize? Was it God in heaven or merely some human being?"
Complete Jewish Bible
The immersion of Yochanan — was it from Heaven or from a human source? Answer me."
The immersion of Yochanan — was it from Heaven or from a human source? Answer me."
Darby Translation
The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me.
Easy-to-Read Version
Tell me: When John baptized people, did his authority come from God or was it only from other people? Answer me."
Tell me: When John baptized people, did his authority come from God or was it only from other people? Answer me."
Geneva Bible (1587)
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men? answere me.
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men? answere me.
George Lamsa Translation
Whence is the baptism of John, from heaven, or from men? Tell me.
Whence is the baptism of John, from heaven, or from men? Tell me.
Good News Translation
Tell me, where did John's right to baptize come from: was it from God or from human beings?"
Tell me, where did John's right to baptize come from: was it from God or from human beings?"
Lexham English Bible
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer me!"
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer me!"
Literal Translation
The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or from men? Answer Me.
The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or from men? Answer Me.
American Standard Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Bible in Basic English
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.
Hebrew Names Version
The immersion of Yochanan -- was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."
The immersion of Yochanan -- was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."
International Standard Version
Was John's authority to baptizeJohn's baptism">[fn] from heaven or from humans? Answer me."
Was John's authority to baptizeJohn's baptism">[fn] from heaven or from humans? Answer me."
Etheridge Translation
The baptism of Juchanon, from whence was it ? from heaven, or from the sons of man ? Tell me.
The baptism of Juchanon, from whence was it ? from heaven, or from the sons of man ? Tell me.
Murdock Translation
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? Tell me.
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or from men? Tell me.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The baptisme of Iohn, whether was it from heauen, or of men? Aunswere me.
The baptisme of Iohn, whether was it from heauen, or of men? Aunswere me.
English Revised Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
World English Bible
The baptism of John -- was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."
The baptism of John -- was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Was the baptism of John of heaven or of men?
Was the baptism of John of heaven or of men?
Weymouth's New Testament
John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."
John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Whether was the baptym of Joon of heuene, or of men? answere ye to me.
Whether was the baptym of Joon of heuene, or of men? answere ye to me.
Update Bible Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Webster's Bible Translation
The baptism of John, was [it] from heaven, or from men? answer me.
The baptism of John, was [it] from heaven, or from men? answer me.
New English Translation
John's baptism—was it from heaven or from people? Answer me."
John's baptism—was it from heaven or from people? Answer me."
New King James Version
The baptism of John--was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
The baptism of John--was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
New Living Translation
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human? Answer me!"
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human? Answer me!"
New Life Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Tell Me."
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Tell Me."
New Revised Standard
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me."
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The immersion by John, Of heaven, was it, or, of men? Answer me!
The immersion by John, Of heaven, was it, or, of men? Answer me!
Douay-Rheims Bible
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.
Revised Standard Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer me."
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer me."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
The baptyme of Iohn was it from heven or of men? Answer me.
The baptyme of Iohn was it from heven or of men? Answer me.
Young's Literal Translation
the baptism of John -- from heaven was it? or from men? answer me.'
the baptism of John -- from heaven was it? or from men? answer me.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The baptyme of Ihon, was it from heauen, or of men? Answere me.
The baptyme of Ihon, was it from heauen, or of men? Answere me.
Mace New Testament (1729)
the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?
the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?
Simplified Cowboy Version
Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven or did he just make it up on his own? Answer that."
Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven or did he just make it up on his own? Answer that."
Contextual Overview
27After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him. 28"By what authority are You doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave You the authority to do them?" 29"I will ask you one question," Jesus replied, "and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 30John's baptism-was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!"31They deliberated among themselves what they should answer: "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will ask, 'Why then did you not believe him?' 32But if we say, 'From men'..." they were afraid of the people, for they all held that John truly was a prophet. 33So they answered, "We do not know." And Jesus replied, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Mark 1:1-11, Mark 9:13, Matthew 3:1-17, Luke 3:1-20, John 1:6-8, John 1:15-36, John 3:25-36
Reciprocal: Matthew 14:5 - because Matthew 17:12 - and they John 3:27 - from
Cross-References
Genesis 11:1
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech.
Now the whole world had one language and a common form of speech.
Genesis 11:2
And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.
And as people journeyed eastward, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there.
Genesis 11:3
And they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar.
And they said to one another, "Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly." So they used brick instead of stone, and tar instead of mortar.
Genesis 11:11
And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.
And after he had become the father of Arphaxad, Shem lived 500 years and had other sons and daughters.
Genesis 11:12
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah.
When Arphaxad was 35 years old, he became the father of Shelah.
Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
Genesis 29:31
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.
Judges 13:2
Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children.
Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children.
1 Samuel 1:2
He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.
He had two wives, one named Hannah and the other Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had none.
Psalms 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!
He settles the barren woman in her home, as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The baptism of John,.... The doctrine of which he was the first preacher, and the ordinance of which he was the first administrator:
was it from heaven, or of men? was it of divine or of human institution?
answer me; directly and plainly, without any shuffling, or evasion: it is a fair question, and may be answered; and the answer to it our Lord suggests would naturally lead to a proper one to their question; :-.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See the notes at Matthew 20:23-27.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 30. Mark 11:27; Mark 11:27.
