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Mark 11:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Mark 11:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;
28and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?
29And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; He will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
32But should we say, From men--they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.
33And they answered Jesus and say, We know not. And Jesus saith unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The baptism of John, etc..] 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; (see Gill on “<402125>Matthew 21:25”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 20:23-27. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 11". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-11.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mar 1:1-11, Mar 9:13; Matt. 3:1-17; Luke 3:1-20; Joh 1:6-8, 15-36, Joh 3:25-36 Mark 11:31”
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