Matthew 21:25

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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?

BSB

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?’

WEB

The baptism of John, where was it from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned with themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

YLT

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?

F.O.G Original

(25) The immersion of John was from where? From above or from men?” Now they reasoned among themselves saying, “If we say, ‘From above,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

²⁵Where did John’s baptism come from—was it from heaven or from human origin?” They debated among themselves, saying, “If we say ‘from heaven,’ He’ll ask us, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’