Matius 21:25
Konteks21:25 Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from people?” 1 They discussed this among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’
Matius 22:16
Konteks22:16 They sent to him their disciples along with the Herodians, 2 saying, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. 3 You do not court anyone’s favor because you show no partiality. 4
[21:25] 1 tn The plural Greek term ἀνθρώπων (anqrwpwn) is used here (and in v. 26) in a generic sense, referring to both men and women (cf. NAB, NRSV, “of human origin”; TEV, “from human beings”; NLT, “merely human”).
[21:25] sn The question is whether John’s ministry was of divine or human origin.
[22:16] 2 sn The Herodians are mentioned in the NT only once in Matt (22:16 = Mark 12:13) and twice in Mark (3:6; 12:13; some
[22:16] 3 sn Teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Very few comments are as deceitful as this one; they did not really believe this at all. The question of the Pharisees and Herodians was specifically designed to trap Jesus.
[22:16] 4 tn Grk “And it is not a concern to you about anyone because you do not see the face of men.”