Translations
Modern
John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?”
Traditional
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Literal
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?”
Latin
…baptismus Joannis de cælo erat, an ex hominibus?
Original
Greek
English
John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?”
Notes
The question Jesus asked trapped the religious leaders (see 20:5–6) because either answer would accuse them.
In this series of controversies between Jesus and the religious leaders of Jerusalem, they repeatedly questioned and challenged him, and he repeatedly outmatched them with his spiritual wisdom, insight, and authority.
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John: The Baptist, a prophet who prepared the way for Jesus