Matthew 21:25
“The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?”

What does Matthew 21:25 mean?
Matthew 21:25 (KJV) states: "The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?" This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Matthew…
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