Matthew 21:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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?’”
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“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?’”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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?”
King James Version · Public Domain“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?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“the baptism of John, whence was it? --from heaven, or from men?' And they were reasoning with themselves, saying, `If we should say, From heaven; he will say to us, Wherefore, then, did ye not believe him?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 21:25 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 3:1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
- Matthew 11:7As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
- Matthew 17:12But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
- Mark 1:1This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
- Mark 11:27After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him.
- Luke 1:11Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.
- Luke 1:67Then his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied:
- Luke 3:2during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness.
- Luke 7:28I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
- Luke 14:4But they remained silent. Then Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him on his way.
- Luke 20:5They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’
- John 1:6There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John.
- John 1:15John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’”
- John 1:25asked him, “Why then do you baptize, if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?”
- John 3:18Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.
- John 3:26So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”
- John 5:33You have sent to John, and he has testified to the truth.
- John 5:44How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
- John 10:25“I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf.
- John 12:37Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.
- 1 John 3:20Even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts, and He knows all things.
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