Other translations
American Standard Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“From where was the baptism of Yohannan, from Heaven, or from the sons of men? Tell me.”
Darby Bible Translation
The baptism of John, was it of heaven, or of men? answer me.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me.”
God's Word
Did John's right to baptize come from heaven or from humans? Answer me!"
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Was John's baptism from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
International Standard Version
Was John's authority to baptize from heaven or from humans? Answer me."
NET Bible
John's baptism--was it from heaven or from people? Answer me."
New American Standard Bible
"Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me."
New International Version
John's baptism--was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!"
New Living Translation
"Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human? Answer me!"
Webster's Bible Translation
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
Weymouth New Testament
John's Baptism--was it of Heavenly or of human origin? Answer me."
The World English Bible
The baptism of John--was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me."
EasyEnglish Bible
John baptized people. Did God give him authority to do this? Or did men tell him to do it? Now, tell me your answer.’
Young‘s Literal Translation
the baptism of John -- from heaven was it? or from men? answer me.'
New Life Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Tell Me.”
Revised Geneva Translation
“The baptism of John, was it from Heaven, or from man? answer Me.”
The Voice Bible
Tell Me, when John was ritually cleansing through baptism for the forgiveness of sins, was his authority from heaven or was it merely human?
Living Bible
What about John the Baptist? Was he sent by God, or not? Answer me!”
New Catholic Bible
Did John’s baptism originate from heaven or from men? Tell me!”
Legacy Standard Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me.”
Jubilee Bible 2000
The baptism of John, was it of heaven or of men? Respond unto me.
Christian Standard Bible
Was John’s baptism from heaven or of human origin? Answer me.”
Amplified Bible © 1954
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer Me.
New Century Version
Tell me: When John baptized people, was that authority from God or just from other people?”
The Message
Jesus responded, “First let me ask you a question. Answer my question and then I’ll present my credentials. About the baptism of John—who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me.”
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.”
Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from man? Answer me!”
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me.”
New Matthew Bible
The baptism of John: was it from heaven, or of men? Answer me.
Good News Translation®
Tell me, where did John's right to baptize come from: was it from God or from human beings?”
Wycliffe Bible
Whether was the baptism of John of heaven, or of men? answer ye to me.
New Testament for Everyone
Was the baptism of John from heaven, or was it a human invention? What’s your answer?”
Contemporary English Version
Who gave John the right to baptize? Was it God in heaven or merely some human being?”
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer me.”
J.B. Phillips New Testament
“I am going to ask you a question,” replied Jesus, “and if you answer me, I will tell you what authority I have for what I do. The baptism of John, now—did it come from Heaven or was it purely human? Tell me that.”
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me.”
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me.’
Common English Bible © 2011
Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.”
Amplified Bible © 2015
Was the baptism of John [the Baptist] from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men? Answer Me.”
English Standard Version Anglicised
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me.”
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.”
New American Standard Bible
Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men? Answer Me.”
The Expanded Bible
Tell me: When John baptized people, was that authority from ·God [L heaven; C a reverential Jewish way of referring to God] or just from ·other people [human beings]?”
Tree of Life Version
The immersion of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”
Revised Standard Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer me.”
New International Reader's Version
Was John’s baptism from heaven? Or did it come from human authority? Tell me!”
BRG Bible
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
Complete Jewish Bible
The immersion of Yochanan — was it from Heaven or from a human source? Answer me.”
Worldwide English (New Testament)
Who gave John the right to baptise people? Did God or did men? Answer me!'
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin? Answer me.’
Orthodox Jewish Bible
The tevilah [of teshuva] of Yochanan—was it from Shomayim or from Bnei Adam? Answer me!
Names of God Bible
Did John’s right to baptize come from heaven or from humans? Answer me!”
Modern English Version
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men? Answer Me.”
Easy-to-Read Version
Tell me: When John baptized people, did his authority come from God or was it only from other people? Answer me.”
International Children’s Bible
Tell me: When John baptized people, was that from God or from man? Answer me!”
Lexham English Bible
The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men? Answer me!”
New International Version - UK
John’s baptism – was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!’
Disciples Literal New Testament
Was the baptism of John from heaven or from humans? Answer Me!”