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Mark 11:31 Cross-References
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“And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?”
Mark 11:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 11:31
They reasoned with themselves—Rather than seeking truth, they calculate consequences. The Greek verb indicates internal debate, weighing options. Their reasoning is pragmatic, not principled—they ask not What is true? but What answer benefits us politically? This exposes their hearts: they do not genuinely seek Jesus's authority's nature but seek to trap or discredit Him while protecting their status. If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?—They recognize admitting John's divine commissioning would condemn them. If John was God's prophet, why did not they be...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 11:31
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“Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning John”
“and have testified that this is the Son of God.,And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.,,,,,,,,”
“who stands and hears him”
“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him”
“he saw Jesus coming to him”
“where was it from? From heaven or from men? They reasoned with themselves, saying, If we say”
“saying”
“and said”