Mark 11:31

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They reasoned among themselves, saying, 'If we say, From heaven, he will ask, Then why didn’t you believe him?'

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  • Matt 11:7-9 : 7 As they were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 But what did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft garments? Look, those who wear soft clothing live in royal palaces. 9 But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 10 This is the one about whom it is written: 'Behold, I send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.' 11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been subjected to force, and forceful people lay hold of it. 13 For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John. 14 And if you are willing to accept it, he is the Elijah who was to come.
  • Matt 21:25-27 : 25 Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?' They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, 26 But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because everyone considers John to be a prophet. 27 So they answered Jesus, 'We do not know.' Then he said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'
  • Matt 21:31-32 : 31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.' 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him. But the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him. And even when you saw it, you did not later change your minds and believe him.
  • John 1:15 : 15 John testified about Him and cried out, saying, 'This is the one I spoke about when I said, “He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.”'
  • John 1:29 : 29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'
  • John 1:34 : 34 I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.
  • John 1:36 : 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, 'Look, the Lamb of God!'
  • John 3:29-36 : 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. But the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and listens to him, rejoices greatly at the sound of the bridegroom's voice. Therefore, this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He testifies to what He has seen and heard, yet no one accepts His testimony. 33 Whoever accepts His testimony certifies that God is truthful. 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure. 35 The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands. 36 The one who believes in the Son has eternal life. But the one who disobeys the Son will not see life; instead, the wrath of God remains on him.

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    2They said to him, 'Tell us, by what authority you do these things? Or who gave you this authority?'

    3But he answered them, 'I will also ask you a question, and you tell me:

    4Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?'

    5They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, "From heaven," he will say, "Why did you not believe him?"

    6But if we say, "From men," all the people will stone us, since they are convinced that John was a prophet.'

    7So they answered that they did not know where it came from.

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    24Jesus answered them, 'I will also ask you one question. If you answer it for me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

    25Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from men?' They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say,

    26But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the crowd, because everyone considers John to be a prophet.

    27So they answered Jesus, 'We do not know.' Then he said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'

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    32But if we say, 'From men,' they were afraid of the crowd, for everyone regarded John as truly a prophet.

    33So they answered Jesus, 'We don't know.' And Jesus said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'

  • Mark 11:28-30
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    28They asked him, 'By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you the authority to do this?'

    29Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you one question. If you answer me, then I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.'

    30'Was John's baptism from heaven or from men? Answer me.'

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    21But the scribes and Pharisees began to think to themselves, "Who is this man who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?"

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    7They began to discuss this among themselves, saying, "It is because we did not bring any bread."

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    16They began discussing with one another, saying, 'We have no bread.'

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    8And immediately, Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they were reasoning within themselves in this way, said to them, 'Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?'

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    11Truly, truly, I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but you do not accept our testimony.

    12If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?

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    34Jesus answered, 'Is that your own idea, or did others talk to you about me?'

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    46Who among you can convict me of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

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    6Now some of the scribes were sitting there, reasoning in their hearts,

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    57And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

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    32But they did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.

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