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George Lamsa Translation
Luke 20:4
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men?
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Christian Standard Bible®
was the baptism of John from heaven or of human origin?”
was the baptism of John from heaven or of human origin?”
King James Version (1611)
The Baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
The Baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
King James Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
English Standard Version
was the baptism of John from heaven or from man?"
was the baptism of John from heaven or from man?"
New American Standard Bible
"Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
"Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
New Century Version
When John baptized people, was that authority from God or just from other people?"
When John baptized people, was that authority from God or just from other people?"
Amplified Bible
"The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?"
"The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?"
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
"Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Legacy Standard Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Berean Standard Bible
John's baptism-was it from heaven, or from men?"
John's baptism-was it from heaven, or from men?"
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?"
the immersion of Yochanan — was it from Heaven or from a human source?"
Darby Translation
The baptism of John, was it of heaven or of men?
The baptism of John, was it of heaven or of men?
Easy-to-Read Version
When John baptized people, did his authority come from God or was it only from other people?"
When John baptized people, did his authority come from God or was it only from other people?"
Geneva Bible (1587)
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
Good News Translation
did John's right to baptize come from God or from human beings?"
did John's right to baptize come from God or from human beings?"
Lexham English Bible
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?
Literal Translation
The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or from men?
American Standard Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
Bible in Basic English
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or of men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven or of men?
Hebrew Names Version
the immersion of Yochanan, was it from heaven, or from men?"
the immersion of Yochanan, was it from heaven, or from men?"
International Standard Version
Was John's authority to baptizeJohn's baptism">[fn] from heaven or from humans?"
Was John's authority to baptizeJohn's baptism">[fn] from heaven or from humans?"
Etheridge Translation
the baptism of Juchanon, from heaven was it, or from the sons of men ?
the baptism of Juchanon, from heaven was it, or from the sons of men ?
Murdock Translation
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
The baptisme of Iohn, was it from heauen, or of men?
English Revised Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
World English Bible
the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?"
the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?"
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And they reasoned among themselves,
And they reasoned among themselves,
Weymouth's New Testament
"was John's baptism of Heavenly or of human origin?"
"was John's baptism of Heavenly or of human origin?"
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Was the baptym of Joon of heuene, or of men?
Was the baptym of Joon of heuene, or of men?
Update Bible Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
Webster's Bible Translation
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?
New English Translation
John's baptism—was it from heaven or from people?"
John's baptism—was it from heaven or from people?"
New King James Version
The baptism of John--was it from heaven or from men?"
The baptism of John--was it from heaven or from men?"
New Living Translation
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?"
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?"
New Life Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
New Revised Standard
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?"
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?"
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The immersion of John, Of heaven, was it, or of men?
The immersion of John, Of heaven, was it, or of men?
Douay-Rheims Bible
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Revised Standard Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?"
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
The baptyme of Iohn: was it from heaven or of men?
The baptyme of Iohn: was it from heaven or of men?
Young's Literal Translation
the baptism of John, from heaven was it, or from men?'
the baptism of John, from heaven was it, or from men?'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The baptyme of Iho was it from heauen, or of men?
The baptyme of Iho was it from heauen, or of men?
Mace New Testament (1729)
tell me, the baptism of John, was it a divine or a human institution?
tell me, the baptism of John, was it a divine or a human institution?
Simplified Cowboy Version
did John baptize because the Boss told him to or was it just something he came up with on his own?"
did John baptize because the Boss told him to or was it just something he came up with on his own?"
Contextual Overview
1 AND it came to pass on one of the days, while he was teaching the people and preaching in the temple, the high priests and the scribes with the elders rose up against him. 2 And they said to him, Tell us by what authority you do these things, and who gave you this authority? 3 Jesus answered and said to them, I will also ask you a word, and you tell me; 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we should say from heaven, he will say to us, Why then did you not believe him? 6 And if we should say from men, all the people will stone us; for they regard John as a prophet. 7 So they said to him, We do not know whence it is. 8 Jesus said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
baptism: Luke 7:28-35, Matthew 11:7-19, Matthew 17:11, Matthew 17:12, Matthew 21:25-32, John 1:6, John 1:19-28
from: Luke 15:18, Daniel 4:25, Daniel 4:26
Reciprocal: Luke 14:18 - all
Cross-References
Genesis 19:24
Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the presence of the LORD out of heaven;
Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the presence of the LORD out of heaven;
Genesis 20:6
And God said to him in a dream, Yea, I know that you have done this in the innocence of your heart; for I also restrained you from sinning against me; therefore I did not permit you to touch her.
And God said to him in a dream, Yea, I know that you have done this in the innocence of your heart; for I also restrained you from sinning against me; therefore I did not permit you to touch her.
Genesis 20:17
So Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimeleck and his wife and his maidservants, and they bore children.
So Abraham prayed to God and God healed Abimeleck and his wife and his maidservants, and they bore children.
Genesis 20:18
For the LORD had fast closed up the wombs of all women in the household of Abimeleck because of Sarah, Abrahams wife.
For the LORD had fast closed up the wombs of all women in the household of Abimeleck because of Sarah, Abrahams wife.
2 Samuel 4:11
How much more, when wicked men have slain a man in his own house upon his bed? Now I will avenge his blood at your hands and destroy you from the earth.
How much more, when wicked men have slain a man in his own house upon his bed? Now I will avenge his blood at your hands and destroy you from the earth.
1 Chronicles 21:17
And David said to the LORD, Is it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? Even I it is who have sinned, and the folly which I have committed is great; but as for these innocent sheep, what have they done? Let thy hand, O LORD my God, be against me and against my fathers house; but let the plague cease from the people.
And David said to the LORD, Is it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? Even I it is who have sinned, and the folly which I have committed is great; but as for these innocent sheep, what have they done? Let thy hand, O LORD my God, be against me and against my fathers house; but let the plague cease from the people.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?] This was a new ordinance, and John must have his authority for administering it either from God, or from men; and Christ is desirous to know from which he derived it in their opinion; suggesting, that by the same authority John, his forerunner, came baptizing, he himself came preaching and working miracles;
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Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:23-27.
