And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
Entonces comenzaron a discutir entre ellos: 'Si decimos que la autoridad de Juan venía del cielo, Jesús nos va a decir: entonces ¿por qué no le creyeron?'
Los líderes religiosos se dieron cuenta de que cualquier respuesta sobre Juan el Bautista los pondría en una posición difícil.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the Gospel of Mark, this verse takes place during Jesus' final days in Jerusalem, specifically in the temple where He is being challenged by the chief priests and elders about His authority. They are debating how to answer Jesus' question regarding the origin of John the Baptist's ministry, fearing backlash from the crowd if they admit it was from heaven. This moment highlights the growing tension between Jesus and the religious leaders, who were more concerned with maintaining their power than seeking truth.
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