KJV ORIGINAL
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
John's baptism — did God send him to do that, or was it just his own idea? Give me an answer.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knew how to ask the one question that would expose everything.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark, containing this passage, was traditionally written by John Mark for a primarily Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around the mid-to-late first century CE. It was written to record the life and teachings of Jesus, drawing on Peter's recollections, and to encourage believers facing persecution.
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