Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing. New Living Translation A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing. English Standard Version Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a Jew over purification. Berean Standard Bible Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. Berean Literal Bible Then a debate arose among the disciples of John with a certain Jew about purification. King James Bible Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. New King James Version Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification. New American Standard Bible Then a matter of dispute developed on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification. NASB 1995 Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification. NASB 1977 There arose therefore a discussion on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore there arose a debate between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. Amplified Bible Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to purification (ceremonial washing). Christian Standard Bible Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification. American Standard Version There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purifying. Contemporary English Version John's followers got into an argument with a Jewish man about a ceremony of washing. English Revised Version There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purifying. GOD'S WORD® Translation Some of John's disciples had an argument with a Jew about purification ceremonies. Good News Translation Some of John's disciples began arguing with a Jew about the matter of ritual washing. International Standard Version Then a controversy about ritual purification sprang up between a certain Jew and John's disciples, Majority Standard Bible Then a dispute arose between John?s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. NET Bible Now a dispute came about between some of John's disciples and a certain Jew concerning ceremonial washing. New Heart English Bible Now a dispute arose between John's disciples with a Jew about purification. Webster's Bible Translation Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews, about purifying. Weymouth New Testament As the result, a discussion having arisen on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purification, World English Bible Therefore a dispute arose on the part of John’s disciples with some Jews about purification. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthere arose then a question from the disciples of John with [some] Jews about purifying, Berean Literal Bible Then a debate arose among the disciples of John with a certain Jew about purification. Young's Literal Translation there arose then a question from the disciples of John with some Jews about purifying, Smith's Literal Translation Then was there an investigation of John's disciples with Jesus about purification. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews concerning purification: Catholic Public Domain Version Then a dispute occurred between the disciples of John and the Jews, about purification. New American Bible Now a dispute arose between the disciples of John and a Jew about ceremonial washings. New Revised Standard Version Now a discussion about purification arose between John’s disciples and a Jew. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow it happened that a dispute arose between one of John’s disciples and a Jew about the ceremony of purifying. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But there was a dispute between one of Yohannan's disciples and a certain Judeaen about purification. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentThere arose, therefore, a dispute between some of John's disciples and a Jew, about purification. Godbey New Testament And there was a disputation of the disciples of John, concerning purifying. Haweis New Testament Then a dispute arose between the disciples of John and the Jews with regard to purification. Mace New Testament Now there happen'd to be a dispute about baptism between a Jews, and some of John's disciples: Weymouth New Testament As the result, a discussion having arisen on the part of John's disciples with a Jew about purification, Worrell New Testament There arose, therefore, a question, on the part of John's disciples with a Jew, about purification. Worsley New Testament Now there arose a dispute between some of the disciples of John, and the Jews, about purifying. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context John's Testimony about Jesus…24(For John had not yet been thrown into prison.) 25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing. 26So John’s disciples came to him and said, “Look, Rabbi, the One who was with you beyond the Jordan, the One you testified about—He is baptizing, and everyone is going to Him.”… Cross References John 1:19-28 And this was John’s testimony when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him, “Who are you?” / He did not refuse to confess, but openly declared, “I am not the Christ.” / “Then who are you?” they inquired. “Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?” He answered, “No.” ... Matthew 3:11-14 I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” / At that time Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. ... Mark 1:4-8 John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. / People went out to him from all of Jerusalem and the countryside of Judea. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. / John was clothed in camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. ... Luke 3:15-18 The people were waiting expectantly and were all wondering in their hearts if John could be the Christ. / John answered all of them: “I baptize you with water, but One more powerful than I will come, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. / His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather the wheat into His barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” ... Acts 19:3-5 “Into what, then, were you baptized?” Paul asked. “The baptism of John,” they replied. / Paul explained: “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the One coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” / On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. John 1:6-8 There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. / He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone might believe. / He himself was not the Light, but he came to testify about the Light. John 1:15 John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” John 1:29-34 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! / This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’ / I myself did not know Him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that He might be revealed to Israel.” ... John 4:1-3 When Jesus realized that the Pharisees were aware He was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John / (although it was not Jesus who baptized, but His disciples), / He left Judea and returned to Galilee. Matthew 11:2-6 Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples / to ask Him, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John what you hear and see: ... Mark 2:18-20 Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?” / Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while He is with them? As long as He is with them, they cannot fast. / But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. Luke 7:18-23 Then John’s disciples informed him about all these things. / So John called two of his disciples and sent them to ask the Lord, “Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?” / When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to ask, ‘Are You the One who was to come, or should we look for someone else?’” ... Acts 13:24-25 Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. / As John was completing his course, he said, ‘Who do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But there is One coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.’ Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. Then the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to His temple—the Messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—see, He is coming,” says the LORD of Hosts. Isaiah 40:3-5 A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Treasury of Scripture Then there arose a question between some of John's disciples and the Jews about purifying. about. John 2:6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Mark 7:2-5,8 And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault… Jump to Previous Argument Arisen Ceremonial Developed Disciples Discussion Jew Jews John's Matter Part Purification Purifying Question Questioning Reasoning ResultJump to Next Argument Arisen Ceremonial Developed Disciples Discussion Jew Jews John's Matter Part Purification Purifying Question Questioning Reasoning ResultJohn 3 1. Jesus teaches Nicodemus the necessity of being born again,14. of faith in his death, 16. the great love of God toward the world, 18. and the condemnation for unbelief. 22. Jesus baptizes in Judea. 23. The baptism, witness, and doctrine of John concerning Jesus. A dispute arose The phrase "a dispute arose" indicates a conflict or debate that emerged among the people involved. In the Greek, the word for "dispute" is "ζήτησις" (zētēsis), which can imply a questioning or a debate. This suggests that the issue at hand was not merely a casual conversation but a significant theological or ritualistic disagreement. Historically, disputes over religious practices were common in Jewish culture, as the interpretation of the Law and traditions often led to differing opinions. This context sets the stage for understanding the nature of the conflict and its implications for the ministry of John the Baptist and the emerging Christian faith. between John's disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing Parallel Commentaries ... Greek A disputeζήτησις (zētēsis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2214: A question, debate, controversy; a seeking, search. From zeteo; a searching, i.e. A dispute or its theme. arose Ἐγένετο (Egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. between ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. John’s Ἰωάννου (Iōannou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2491: Of Hebrew origin; Joannes, the name of four Israelites. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. [and] μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [a certain] Jew Ἰουδαίου (Ioudaiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. over [the issue of] περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. ceremonial washing. καθαρισμοῦ (katharismou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2512: From katharizo; a washing off, i.e. ablution, expiation. Links John 3:25 NIVJohn 3:25 NLT John 3:25 ESV John 3:25 NASB John 3:25 KJV John 3:25 BibleApps.com John 3:25 Biblia Paralela John 3:25 Chinese Bible John 3:25 French Bible John 3:25 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: John 3:25 There arose therefore a questioning (Jhn Jo Jn) |
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