Luke 20:3-4 - Compare All Versions
Luke 20:3-4 NIV (New International Version)
He replied, “I will also ask you a question. Tell me: John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or of human origin?”
Luke 20:3-4 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
He answered them, “I also will ask you a question. Now tell me, was the baptism of John from heaven or from man?”
Luke 20:3-4 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Let me ask you a question first,” he replied. “Did John’s authority to baptize come from heaven, or was it merely human?”
Luke 20:3-4 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
He answered them, “I will also ask you a question. Tell me, was the baptism of John from heaven or of human origin? ”
Luke 20:3-4 KJV (King James Version)
And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
Luke 20:3-4 NKJV (New King James Version)
But He answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, and answer Me: The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?”
Luke 20:3-4 MSG (The Message)
Jesus answered, “First, let me ask you a question: About the baptism of John—who authorized it, heaven or humans?”
Luke 20:3-4 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
But He replied to them, “I will also ask you a question, and you tell Me: Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?”
Luke 20:3-4 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Jesus replied, “I will also ask you a question. You tell Me: The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?”
Luke 20:3-4 NET (New English Translation)
He answered them, “I will also ask you a question, and you tell me: John’s baptism – was it from heaven or from people?”