Mark 11:30

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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."

Berean Standard Bible:

John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”

American Standard Version:

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The baptism{G908} of John{G2491}, was{G2258} it from{G1537} heaven{G3772}, or{G2228} of{G1537} men{G444}? answer{G611} me{G3427}.

Cross-References (KJV):

John 3:25

  • Then there arose a question between [some] of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying.

John 3:36

  • He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

Mark 1:1

  • ¶ The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark 1:11

  • And there came a voice from heaven, [saying], Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

Mark 9:13

  • But I say unto you, That Elias is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him.

John 1:6

  • There was a man sent from God, whose name [was] John.

John 1:8

  • He was not that Light, but [was sent] to bear witness of that Light.

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Commentary for Mark 11:30

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G908
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βάπτισμα
    Transliteration: báptisma
    Pronunciation: bap'-tis-mah
    Description: from βαπτίζω; baptism (technically or figuratively):--baptism.
  2. Strong's Number: G2491
    There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰωάννης
    Transliteration: Iōánnēs
    Pronunciation: ee-o-an'-nace
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יוֹחָנָן); Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites:--John.
  3. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  4. Strong's Number: G1537
    There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκ
    Transliteration: ek
    Pronunciation: ex
    Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
  5. Strong's Number: G3772
    There are 264 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐρανός
    Transliteration: ouranós
    Pronunciation: oo-ran-os'
    Description: perhaps from the same as ὄρος (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity):--air, heaven(-ly), sky.
  6. Strong's Number: G2228
    There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
  7. Strong's Number: G444
    There are 614 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄνθρωπος
    Transliteration: ánthrōpos
    Pronunciation: anth'-ro-pos
    Description: from ἀνήρ and (the countenance; from ὀπτάνομαι); man-faced, i.e. a human being:--certain, man.
  8. Strong's Number: G611
    There are 248 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀποκρίνομαι
    Transliteration: apokrínomai
    Pronunciation: ap-ok-ree'-nom-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ; to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare עָנָה) to begin to speak (where an address is expected):--answer.
  9. Strong's Number: G3427
    There are 227 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοί
    Transliteration: moí
    Pronunciation: moy
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοί; to me:--I, me, mine, my.