Mark 11:29-30
Other Translations of Mark 11:29-30
King James Version
29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question,
English Standard Version
29 Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? Answer me."
The Message
29 Jesus responded, "First let me ask you a question. Answer my question and then I'll present my credentials. 30 About the baptism of John - who authorized it: heaven or humans? Tell me."
New King James Version
29 But Jesus answered and said to them, "I also will ask you one question; then answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things: 30 The baptism of John--was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me."
New Living Translation
29 "I'll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question," Jesus replied. 30 "Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human? Answer me!"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 11:29-30
Commentary on Mark 11:27-33
(Read Mark 11:27-33)
Our Saviour shows how near akin his doctrine and baptism were to those of John; they had the same design and tendency, to bring in the gospel kingdom. These elders did not deserve to be taught; for it was plain that they contended not for truth, but victory: nor did he need to tell them; for the works he did, told them plainly he had authority from God; since no man could do the miracles which he did, unless God were with him.